The HR Advocate
Practical insight, guidance, and real-world advocacy for employees navigating HR, workplace rights, and accountability.
The HR Advocate is a resource hub created to help employees better understand workplace rights, documentation strategies, and real-world HR processes. This section offers educational content designed to empower individuals with knowledge, clarity, and practical next steps when navigating workplace challenges.
Laws Explained (ADA, Title VII, FMLA)
It all begins with an idea.
Your Rights in Plain English
This category breaks down the laws HR throws around in handbooks — but rarely enforces when it counts. We explain what ADA, Title VII, and FMLA really cover, how to use them, and what to do when your rights are ignored.
“ADA Basics: You Don’t Have to ‘Look’ Disabled to Be Protected”
“What Title VII Actually Covers — and What It Doesn’t”
“FMLA: 3 Things Your HR Team Might Not Tell You”
Workplace Rights Demystified
It all begins with an idea.
What Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Understand
You’ve probably heard HR say “we comply with the law.” But most employees have no idea what that law actually says. This series breaks down workplace rights in clear language — no legal degree required. From retaliation to accommodations, we translate the fine print into real-world action steps.
“5 Rights You Already Have — (But HR Hopes You Don’t Know)”
“When It’s Legal to Fire You — and When It’s Not”
Documenting Misconduct
It all begins with an idea.
Your Paper Trail Is Power
If you’re being mistreated at work, your instinct might be to let it go. But documentation is your strongest tool — not just legally, but psychologically. This category teaches you what to save, how to write it down, and what to do when HR ignores it.
“What to Document When You Feel Targeted at Work”
“Screenshots, Notes, and BCCs: Real Tips for Building Your Case”
Navigating HR as an Employee
It all begins with an idea.
HR Isn’t Neutral — Here’s How to Protect Yourself
HR may smile and nod, but they work for the company — not for you. This category offers practical strategies for engaging with HR as safely as possible, especially when you’re the one raising concerns.
“What to Say (and Not Say) in an HR Complaint Meeting”
Real Case Examples
It all begins with an idea.
Stories From Inside the System
These are anonymized, composite stories based on real events. You’ll see what retaliation, discrimination, and HR complicity look like in real life — and how people tried to fight back. Each example connects real experiences to applicable laws and hard-earned lessons.
“She Reported Harassment. They Reassigned Her.” and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do
“Denied an Accommodation, Then Put on a PIP”