How to handle racism in your workplace
Federal law prohibits your employer from discriminating against you due to your race, color, religion, age or belonging to other protected classes. Despite that, there are always employers who make mistakes or intentionally discriminate against others. While you would think that race would no longer be an issue in most workplaces, racial discrimination is still a
Want to end the labor shortage? Fix immigration policies
Groceries stores are having trouble with their supply chains because factories aren’t keeping up with production. Restaurants are cutting hours and closing on slow days because they can’t find enough staff for their kitchens. All kinds of employers — many of them in the food or service industries — are begging for new hires. What’s
Can your family enter the United States under your work visa?
Your family may be one of the main factors motivating your career efforts. You want to earn enough money to provide them with comfort and leave a meaningful legacy when you die. Sometimes, taking the next step in your career requires dramatic changes. For example, if your employer has recently offered you a work visa
Is it sexual harassment to ask someone out at work?
Hypothetically, imagine that a workplace does not have a policy telling employees they can’t date each other. John has been attracted to Jane since he first got hired, and he wants to ask her out on a date. His concern is that, if she doesn’t share his feelings, she may feel trapped and offended by
Do you know the signs of visual sexual harassment?
Did you know that there is more than one type of sexual harassment that can happen in a workplace? It’s smart for you to understand these different types so that you can protect yourself against being harassed and report it when it does happen. The three main kinds of sexual harassment include verbal harassment, physical
What is the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?
Some people who want to come into the United States reside in countries with a historically low number of immigrants. Those countries may qualify a person to enter the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. The awarding of visas involves a lottery or random drawing of entries. There are a few specific points that you should know
Religious discrimination in the workplace is against the law
Americans have the freedom to practice the religion of their choice. However, many in Alabama face workplace discrimination or harassment based on their religion. Unfortunately, this makes it hard for people of some religions to perform their work duties. Religious discrimination occurs when employees are treated differently because of their religion. However, it is sometimes
Why might U.S. immigration officials deny your visa request?
Whether you’re you’d like to come to the U.S. to study, as a tourist, join family members or work, you must have a visa to do so. While it may seem like nothing more than a formality to apply for a visa and that the issuance of this travel document is guaranteed, it’s not. Immigration
Does the latest DACA court ruling affect work authorizations?
Some people who came to the U.S. when they were children with parents who didn’t immigrate legally were granted the right to remain in the country to work and/or go to school thanks to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA was implemented by President Obama back in 2012 after the U.S. Congress
Can your employer cut your pay?
As someone who has been working with your employer for some time, you’ve consistently received raises and positive ratings that have resulted in a great hourly wage. You were happy with what you were getting, but then your employer called you into the office to let you know that your wage was being cut by