On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Oct 16, 2020 | Employment Law
When most people think of theft, criminal offenses come to mind – shoplifting, forgery, robbery and the like. However, another kind of theft is even more prevalent: wage theft. It happens more often than people realize. The victims – many of whom are minimum or...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Oct 12, 2020 | Employment Law
Starting a new job is an exciting time, especially once you find a position that you want to make into a career. Some positions will require you to sign an employment contract before you start, however. And, in some cases you will want to insist on an employment...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Oct 5, 2020 | Employment Law
Licensed professionals – including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, certified public accountants, therapists, attorneys, architects and engineers – are held to high standards. They have difficult jobs to begin with. Their positions often require constant vigilance and...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Oct 1, 2020 | Employment Law
Every day we get calls from clients who have been disciplined or even abruptly fired for unwittingly making remarks or “jokes” that coworkers found offensive or that concerned management as a potential risk. You can protect yourself and improve your working conditions...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Jul 1, 2020 | Employment Law
Employees have a right to report harassment or discrimination in the workplace without the threat of retaliation. Still, far too many employers take adverse action – whether subtle or overt – against employees who assert their legal rights. In fact, the Equal...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | May 6, 2020 | Employment Law
When your employer offered you a contract, you may have spent more time on the sections about compensation and benefits than other parts of the document. After all, at the time, you were looking forward to a career with the company. Now that you know the company is...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | Employment Law
For the most part, employers can operate their businesses in the manner they see fit. This includes determining how many employees they need, the location of their business, marketing strategies, which suppliers they may use and many other factors of the business....
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Mar 31, 2020 | Employment Law
Everybody is feeling the impact of COVID-19. As the virus spread from state to state, cases rising along the way, it sparked larger discussions about workplace safety. Some people are fortunate and can do their jobs from home for the time being. Others face a more...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | Employment Law
Mergers and acquisitions within the business world signal economic growth and business changes. Depending on your position on the business chessboard, a strategic move may be necessary. You have a vested interest in your professional success. Whether you leave the...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Dec 3, 2019 | Employment Law
Millions of American workers are underpaid each year by an estimated $15 billion, according to a study by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). While wage theft is rarely talked about in the context of crime, it represents a large portion of all theft committed in the...
