Around watercoolers and in breakrooms across the country, passionate debate about abortion has exploded because of a recently leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that would overrule Roe v. Wade if decided as written. Federal government workplaces are not...
Hostile Work Environment
So you’re a bit political: Should that hurt you at the workplace?
Americans are unquestionably united on some matters and divided on others. Unanimity seems easily clinched regarding some issues and flatly beyond reach on others. That has always been so, going back to the very dawn of the United States. Divergence of opinion on just...
What is a federal employee administrative grievance?
Do you have a material on-the-job problem at your federal workplace? Candidly, who doesn’t? No work venue is perfect. Federal employees spanning the country routinely deal with an array of challenges and obstacles. For most people, varied employment stress and...
It might be toxic, but is it a hostile work environment?
Millions of Americans who daily make best-faith efforts to do optimal work and promote the bottom line for their employers are happy to do so. That is, they like their jobs. They enjoy workplace challenges and opportunities, relish the forged union and camaraderie...
When hostile working conditions affect mental health
Most people have experienced stress at work. And some jobs are just naturally stressful and high-pressure.But some jobs are so stressful that they affect an individual’s mental health. And shockingly, some employers intentionally make working conditions so bad that...
No, Not Just “Pretty” Women Suffer Sexual Harassment
One of the biggest and most damaging misconceptions about sexual harassment is that it only happens to attractive women.This is simply not true.Unfortunately, because of this misconception, many women don't report sexual harassment. They suffer in silence. Many think...
Hostile work environment victims: Know your rights
All employees deserve to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Unfortunately, this type of behavior is common. Workers in all types of jobs and industries can be affected.When workers are repeatedly subjected to unwanted offensive...
