The DeWitt Difference:
Giving Your Case The Attention You Deserve
People may struggle to recognize when they have experienced inappropriate conduct in the workplace. Given that sexual harassment can involve a broad assortment of (often subtle) behaviors, any reasonable person may struggle to identify when the conduct of co-workers...
People who are experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace often have a lot of questions about their rights. For example, employees often have a hard time establishing whether they experienced actual harassment that might justify taking legal action. Even when...
Employers can’t prevent employees from discussing their wages due to legal protections that are in place to promote transparency and fairness in the workplace. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935 protects your rights as an employee to take steps to ensure...
Contrary to popular belief, sexual harassment at work isn’t just about sex; it’s also usually about a perpetrator creating a hostile working environment by abusing their power over the victim because of the victim’s gender. While in most cases, sexual harassment...
Workers typically sign employment contracts when they accept new positions. The excitement about a fresh opportunity often leads to a worker rushing through the contract negotiation process with little concern for what the paperwork might mean for their future. Then,...
People often find allegations of workplace sexual harassment confusing because they don't understand what constitutes harassment. Those experiencing harassment may not recognize that fact, and those engaged in harassment may have such a restrictive definition of...
Disparate treatment and disparate impact are two distinct forms of employment discrimination. While they sound similar, they differ in their nature. One of the key features of disparate treatment is that it’s intentional. It occurs when an employer treats an employee...
Receiving a new job offer is an exciting moment when someone's daily life and finances may change significantly. Employers could offer someone a more competitive salary or more flexible scheduling that makes a new position very appealing. Unfortunately, new jobs...
Service-based professions can be an excellent starting point for someone's career, as workers can potentially benefit from a flexible schedule. Service careers can also be very lucrative for those with the determination to work hard and earn the best gratuities...
When a worker transitions from one company to another, there can be some financial challenges involved. Especially if a worker does not have much advance notice of the end of their employment with one company, they may have to accept a lower-paid position elsewhere or...
