Thursday, January 8, 2026

Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff Writer

Dawn Brotherton is a Sr. Staff Writer at The American Genius with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is an experienced business writer with over 10 years of experience in SEO and content creation. Since 2017, she has earned $60K+ in grant writing for a local community center, which assists disadvantaged adults in the area.

How reasonable accommodations go beyond the workplace

It can be a common misconception that ADA accommodations only extend to the actual place of work, but the EEOC reminds us commutes count too.

3 guilt-free reasons to fire a freelance client

Being a freelancer, it can feel like a luxury to fire a client, but there's a few clear signs they're not worth your time.

Is AI contributing to job loss or more career opportunities?

AI seemed fifty-ish years away before it really makes a dent in the career world, but the truth is, it's actually right around the corner.

Orange harvester faces OSHA penalties for heat related death

Summer can bring some unique risks that employers need to be aware of, and heat related death is one of the top concerns to avoid.

Trucking company revokes religious accommodations, faces EEOC consequences

This trucking company was previously supportive, but revoking religious accommodations has put the employee at risk and the EEOC on alert.

OSHA cites $81k to mobile home manufacturer for safety violations

This Alabama mobile home construction company faces OSHA penalties for the most common safety violations in their industry.

Resin manufacturer faces nearly $100K in OSHA fines after fatal accident

Some may find it inconvenient, but OSHA regulations can prevent fatal accidents, as this manufacturer learned too late.

Hawaiian franchises to pay over $307K for not paying overtime

This restaurant franchise paid their kitchen workers on a fixed salary, so the Department of Labor is stepping in for their overtime.