Employers often have employees sign non-compete agreements, because it’s one way to guarantee that those employees won’t leave and join another company with information that could impact their businesses. As an employee, you may wonder if you have to sign an agreement...
Month: December 2020
Is workplace bullying illegal?
You work in a real estate office and consistently rake in the sales awards. But your excellent salesmanship skills have had quite a negative consequence. You’ve become the target of bullies in the office. What can you do? Is this behavior crossing a legal line?...
Understand your options with the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act is an important act that offers unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees. This leave is only to be used for specific types of medical reasons or family-related issues. For example, if your wife gives birth to a child, then you...
How employers can avoid claims of wrongful termination
As a company that employs workers, you have to follow both state and federal law while also complying with the terms of the contract you execute with your staff members. Few issues can result in employment conflicts more quickly than the decision to terminate a...