Many businesses have dress codes that limit what staff members in various positions can wear on the job. A good staff dress code prevents employee conflict and helps present a positive image of the company and its workforce to consumers. Unfortunately, some of the...
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Protect your career with these tips for dealing with workplace disputes
If there is one thing that can put a damper on your life, it’s having an office dispute. You spend hours a day with the people you work with, and if something isn’t going right, then your day could be miserable. If you’re dealing with a dispute at work, you want to...
When can your employer modify your noncompete agreement?
Noncompete agreements are standard practice in many industries. Typically, they're part of the onboarding process. Your job offer may be contingent on you signing a noncompete. But what if you've already been hired, and your employer wants you to sign a new or...
What to know about the SEC whistleblower program
Financial fraud can cost investors millions of dollars. It can undermine the foundations of a fair and competitive market. And, as demonstrated by the Enron and Bernie Madoff scandals, it can even impact the national or global economy. Federal securities regulations...
What are the limits of a noncompete agreement?
Employees considering a new job, a promotion or even a severance agreement often find themselves facing a conundrum: Should they sign a noncompete agreement? These agreements are commonplace in various industries and lines of work. And they're not limited to...
3 tips for employees with disabilities
For workers with disabilities, navigating the employment process can be challenging. You may have different needs and limitations than other workers. Yet, the prospect of making those needs known can be intimidating, especially if you're just starting out. Here are...
Workplace disputes: How to proactively protect your career
Conflict is an inevitable part of any job. Knowing how to handle it is essential for growth in your career. So how can you prevent conflict from blowing up into a legal dispute that threatens your livelihood? Here are some tips. 1. Understand the source of the...
Taking intermittent leave for treatment under the FMLA
There is a lot of misinformation floating around about employee rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Some mistakenly believe that their FMLA leave overlaps with any paid leave that they take. Others think that they must take all of their time at once...
What to know about the CFTC’s whistleblower program
Employees in the financial sector are in a unique position: They're often the first to uncover illegal practices. In their day-to-day work, they may be privy to misconduct that would otherwise fly under the radar. Possessing that information puts them in an...
Key federal employees may lose civil service protections
Federal civil service employees are, in many ways, the backbone of the government. As unelected, non-partisan civil servants, they're hired on a competitive basis without considering political affiliations. They're also entitled to civil service protections –...