A Reader Asks This Question:
I am a registered nurse and have experienced some really hostile work environments in the past. I now find myself, feeling terrorized about moving forward in my career or returning to nursing. I am good with people, just not the bull S***.
1. I saw an RN spit on a LPN. Twice! I was harrassed for months about this situation.
2. Scrubs hiding sponges during procedures
3. Supervisors getting in peoples faces, saying you [...] Continue Reading…
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
By Joseph Devine
Under the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title VII protects people from employers’ discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. While Title VII only applies to businesses of 15 employees or more, it was crucial legislation for equal opportunity employment. Unfortunately, Title VII has been enacted for nearly 50 years and its stipulations are still not upheld by all employers.
Title VII
Previous to Civil Rights Act, [...] Continue Reading…
Claiming Compensation For a Work Accident
By Nick Jervis
Even if you no longer work for a particular employer you may still be able to claim compensation from them for a work related accident or illness. Maybe you have moved on, maybe your employer has gone out of business or perhaps your injuries might be such that you are now unable to work for them.
The implications of an accident or illness can affect people in a variety [...] Continue Reading…
