The DeWitt Difference:
Giving Your Case The Attention You Deserve
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...
The loss of a job can serve as a dire financial setback for someone with a mortgage and/or a family to support. The more highly-compensated a worker is and the larger the number of workers let go simultaneously, the greater the likelihood that they may struggle to...
It’s hard to know what to expect when you’re expecting – but one thing you shouldn’t have to worry about is pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, which involves unfavorable treatment in any aspect of employment, is...
Has a manager or coworker ever done or said something to you that seemed inappropriate or made you feel uncomfortable? You might suspect that the person's comments or actions were sexual harassment. Or maybe it was borderline but legal workplace behavior. How can you...
If you have been struggling with coworkers or the way you’re being treated by your employer, you may be starting to think about making a complaint or filing a discrimination claim. It’s important to note that there are only some types of claims that are actionable as...
As an employee within a company, it is likely that you see yourself as a loyal and hardworking team player, and your competence at your job likely forms part of your identity. It is common for people to feel a sense of purpose through their employment, and much of...
