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4 things you should do after sexual harassment at work

February 8, 2017Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment at work is a troublesome occurrence that can impact you emotionally, physically and mentally. Your mind might be so full of thoughts because of the harassment that you...

Do you have to notify your employer if you are pregnant?

February 7, 2017Workplace Discrimination

Pregnancy is an exciting time for a new mother and expecting family. You are on the verge of entering a brave new world as you welcome a new life. Unfortunately...

Fashion and free speech: the employer dress code

February 5, 2017Workplace Discrimination

At first, it may sound like a ridiculous problem, suing your employer for not allowing you keep your dreadlocks. But the matter was sufficiently serious that it went all the...

Mine deaths drop in 2016, another year of progress

February 3, 2017Employee Rights

Mines have enjoyed decades of dramatically improved safety and 2016 was no exception. Mines were once one of the most dangerous places to work. Explosions, cave-ins, and fatalities were common...

What questions are allowed during an interview

February 1, 2017Employee Rights

Employers usually ask many different questions during interviews to analyze the nature of the candidate. Previously these questions were of a wide variety, but recently laws have been made to...

ERISA preemption

January 30, 2017Employee Rights

The Employee Retirement Security Act regulates how employees receive their health and other benefits from the employers. It also protects private pension and health plans in case there is any...

Employee rights: medical marijuana use

January 27, 2017Employee Rights

The question that is probably swirling around in many people’s heads (especially after this election) is can your employer punish you for the lawful use of marijuana on your personal...

Former Versace employee files suit

January 25, 2017Workplace Discrimination

A former Versace salesperson is filing a lawsuit against his former employer. The plaintiff alleges a culture of discrimination against him and African American customers. He charges the company with...

Combatting the workplace bully

January 11, 2017Workplace Discrimination

Bullying isn’t limited to the schoolyard. It can be experienced in multiple environments throughout your life. When it happens in personal situations, such as with a stranger or even a...

4 things pregnant women should know about discrimination

December 15, 2016Workplace Discrimination

Now that you have learned the joyous news that you are pregnant, you might start to wonder how that will affect your employment. All pregnant women, as well as those...

Last paycheck laws in the U.S.

December 14, 2016Employee Rights

When you leave a job, you receive your last paycheck regardless of the reason. Being fired, quitting your job or leaving for any other circumstances requires that your last paycheck...

Severance packages for employees

December 14, 2016Wrongful Termination

Sometimes companies have to let employees go, and enter into a contract with the dismissed employee. In the agreement, the employer offers further compensation to the employee in return for...

Drug testing during the hiring process

December 9, 2016Employee 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...

Important considerations for performance evaluation

December 9, 2016Employee Rights

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...

Workplace discrimination can be made to look like something else

December 7, 2016Workplace Discrimination

Most employers already know that there are laws prohibiting them from discriminating against certain protected classes of workers. However, that doesn’t mean that certain types of back-door discrimination don’t take...

Dealing with quid pro quo harassment

December 5, 2016Sexual Harassment

Employees may face sexual harassment problems at the workplace. This often involves a superior. A very common type of harassment is quid pro quo harassment. It is the act of asking...

Seeking help from an employment attorney

December 3, 2016Employee Rights

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...

How employee and contractor payroll taxation differs

December 1, 2016Employee Rights

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...

Employee rights during jury duty

November 29, 2016Employee Rights

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...

Reasons that qualify for FMLA

November 22, 2016Employee Rights

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...

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4 things you should do after sexual harassment at work

Do you have to notify your employer if you are pregnant?

Fashion and free speech: the employer dress code

Mine deaths drop in 2016, another year of progress

What questions are allowed during an interview

ERISA preemption

Employee rights: medical marijuana use

Former Versace employee files suit

Combatting the workplace bully

4 things pregnant women should know about discrimination

Last paycheck laws in the U.S.

Severance packages for employees

Drug testing during the hiring process

Important considerations for performance evaluation

Workplace discrimination can be made to look like something else

Dealing with quid pro quo harassment

Seeking help from an employment attorney

How employee and contractor payroll taxation differs

Employee rights during jury duty

Reasons that qualify for FMLA

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