Workplace bullying involves repeated acts of humiliating, intimidating, degrading, or offending an employee in front of other people. It typically occurs when someone at work misuses or abuses their power to intimidate another person, causing health and safety risks. What…
Quid pro quo is a Latin term that translates to “something for something.” In other words, one person does something for someone in exchange for something else. Quid pro quo harassment in the workplace involves a manager or another authority…
Most of us have experienced a workplace where hostility or working conditions were unfavorable to being our best selves. When this treatment is to an extreme, it is time to take action. Knowing that your work is your source of…
When a federal employee has been wronged or is unhappy about an event or a situation at work, they may consider filing an employee administrative grievance. They will do this only if their complaint can’t be handled through the Merit…
The power dynamics of the workplace can sometimes be confusing. Employees are often required to perform their job duties while respecting a hierarchy and completing tasks assigned to them by their manager or supervisor. Yet, what happens when someone within…
You work hard for your employer and do your best to meet the demands of your position. In return, your employer pays you for this work. It is the dynamic that makes the business world go round. When you go…
Disabled employees are a vital part of the workplace, bringing valuable skills and providing important insights for employers. But some employers discriminate against disabled employees and deny them the opportunities they deserve. That's wrong, and it’s against the law. If…
A new employment opportunity can be exciting. But while these opportunities can bring career growth and financial rewards, they could come with certain risks too. So, before you sign an employment agreement, you should know what you are agreeing to…
In an ideal world, all workplaces would work on a purely meritocratic basis. Under such a system, promotions and pay would be determined by work ethic, achievement, and results. We all know that we don’t live in an ideal world,…
Despite their popularity among movies and TV writers, lie detector tests (also known as polygraph tests) are not considered especially reliable by professionals. In fact, a report from the American Psychological Association states that lie detector tests are often inaccurate,…
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