Disclosing Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace: Should You Reveal Your Diagnosis?

Over my coaching career, I’ve worked with clients diagnosed with invisible disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, chronic fatigue disorder, and depression. Some want to know when it’s appropriate to notify their employer of their conditions, while others are curious about disclosing their disabilities during a job search. Their questions are valid but involve…

Overcoming Unemployment Discrimination

Years ago, I gave a conference talk titled “Hiring: Literally Any Other Way Would Be Better Than What You Are Doing.” I shared the story of my father, who was offered severance during the telecom crash and never worked again, partly because he fell victim to unemployment discrimination. What is Unemployment Discrimination? My father, a…

How the SCOTUS Decision Influences Businesses

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Laurie Ruettimann (@lruettimann) Fox Business asked me to join them on-air and talk about human resources, the leaked SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, and abortion. It’s a tricky topic. So I started with data. Many people engage in alternative facts about abortion, but there…

can an employer fire you for asking for a raise

Can an Employer Fire You for Asking for a Raise?

That seems like a simple question, right? Can an employer fire you for asking for a raise? If you are an at-will employee, then the answer is yes. Does it suck? Absolutely. However, there is no law against firing someone for asking for a raise, even if it is a bad business practice. Like most…