Employment law governs the rights and obligations between employers and employees, covering critical areas like hiring, wages, working conditions,...
At-will employment means an employer can terminate an employee for any reason (or no reason) not prohibited by law, and an employee can leave a job at any time for any reason. Exceptions include contracts or anti-discrimination laws.
Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer treats an applicant or employee unfavorably due to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, as protected by federal law.
Generally, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Exemptions apply to certain professional, administrative, and executive roles.
Document the incidents, review your company's anti-harassment policy, and report the behavior to HR or a supervisor as per company policy. If internal channels are ineffective, consider consulting an attorney or the EEOC.