When you go on leave from your job and are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may think that you are completely protected against losing your job. Unfortunately, that isn’t the entire truth. While you may be able to return to your job if it still...
Year: 2021
Facing harassment at work? Why keeping a record is important
Workplace harassment is a harsh reality to millions of Americans. Some people choose to sweep things under the rug, while others look for alternative jobs or ignore their state of affairs. However, it is crucial to safeguard your legal rights and protect yourself...
Was your teen a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is bad enough when you’re an adult. However, teens too often face it at some of their earliest jobs. Teens can be particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment and even assault by managers or other employees. They’re often in...
The legal difference between exempt and non-exempt workers
Many workers are subjected to unfair employment practices without realizing it. One way is through hourly employment. Employers may pay employees like salary workers when they should be paid hourly. What does that mean? Generally, workers are paid in one of two ways:...
Can you negotiate your employment contract and pay?
Any time you’re applying to work for a new employer or are looking forward to a promotion with your current employer, you should realize that you’ll be given a job offer with a set of terms. In the offer package, you’ll get more information on your benefits, the...
Can your employer tell you what to wear?
If you are unhappy with your company’s dress code, you might wonder where the law stands on the issue. With more progress being made on equal rights, you might assume your employer can no longer tell you what you can and cannot wear. It may surprise you to learn,...
How the law protects workers from pregnancy discrimination
Many workers struggle with the thought of becoming pregnant. They may want to do so, but they’re worried that they’ll lose their job if they do. They may be worried about being replaced while on maternity leave and told not to come back. Furthermore, even workers who...
Will the new administration be putting restrictions on non-compete agreements?
Recently on this blog, we addressed the topic of enforceable non-compete agreements in the contracts that employees sign upon being hired and assuming certain new positions within the company. As we noted, they’re often used for employees who have special talents or...
The mechanics of wage theft in modern life reveal some disturbing trends
What’s the most widespread criminal act affecting poor and disenfranchised workers in the United States? Would you believe wage theft? It’s estimated that wage theft robs American workers of about $15 billion a year. It’s often overlooked, ignored or -- at most --...
When should employees sign a noncompete agreement?
When it comes to employment contracts, few inclusions are more divisive than restrictive covenants. People and businesses alike often have strong opinions about whether the inclusion of employment rules that prohibit certain behavior is necessary for the protection of...