Employee Rights

Drug testing during hiring procedures and interviews has become more popular these days. An increasing number of employers have started testing prospective employees. Those who are already working for the organization might have to go through these tests regularly. The United States law is complicated when it comes to drug testing of prospective employees. There have been Supreme Court rulings…

Most employees worry about their annual performance evaluation because they feel they have no control over what decision will be made. The top management discusses the performance of each employee and critically analyzes it. Although you might feel that you have no power to change the outcome of your performance evaluation, there are several things you can do to affect…

Employment issues and disputes are very common in the United States. There is a chance you could face discrimination or other employment-related issues at the workplace. It is important to know your rights and keep in touch with an employment attorney in case of any disputes. When looking for legal expertise to address specific employment disputes, it is important to…

Payroll taxes are withheld from an employee’s paycheck by the employer. It is paid as federal income tax and includes withholding taxes, state income taxes, social security taxes and Medicare taxes as well. The tax is paid according to the salary, compensation and benefits received by the employee. Certain expenditures like nontaxable moving expenses are excluded and withheld during the taxation process. The…

Juries are an important part of the democratic and judicial system of the United States. Jurors should respect their duty and show up to become part of the legal system. However, sometimes jurors complain that coming for jury duty leads to economic losses for them. Both employees and employers must compromise when it comes to jury duty because it is…

If an employee is fired for job performance issues or due to downsizing or if the employee quit voluntarily, the state and federal laws urge the employer to pay the final check within the specified time period. In case of failure to do so, the employee has a legal right to file a complaint against the employer. Though most employers…

The Family and Medical Leave Act gives employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of leave in order deal with domestic, medical and family problems. Under the act, a medical emergency is defined as any illness or impairment, mental or physical, that requires inpatient care or continuous medical treatment. The act only includes family members, children or spouses,…

Technological advancements have increased the amount of security and surveillance in the workplace. Cameras and other types of surveillance equipment are legal, but there are several laws and constraints for the employers. The law has set certain legal limitations for using surveillance equipment, and employers must abide by these regulations. Employers who violate these regulations may face severe ramifications. Surveillance…

A qui tam action lawsuit is brought forward by an individual who believes an organization is defrauding the government in a particular way. In most cases, the person taking action is an employee of the organization. A qui tam claim allows the government to recover the amount lost because of fraud. The employee who comes forward with the information might receive…

With less than two weeks to go until the 2016 Presidential election, political news coverage and opinions are at an all time high. Perhaps they have even trickled into the water cooler talk in your workplace. Although you likely have a few friends at work with whom you feel comfortable expressing your thoughts, not everyone agrees that political talk in…