Employment Law

Social media is a part of everyday life. Many use it for hours a day, so it should come as no surprise to employers that employees will have their own accounts that they use on breaks or when they’re off the clock. However, social media can be problematic for...

Non-compete agreements are a contentious issue. Some states have banned them, and others have placed severe restrictions upon them. Those against them argue that they restrict employees’ rights, stifle wages, inhibit innovation and harm the companies that use them....

Joining a new practice is an exciting milestone in your career as a physician. Whether you're just getting out of residency or have decades of experience, it's a big step that can have a long-term impact on your compensation and career. The employment contract will...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

Many people are aware of employment laws that prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. At the federal level, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 lays the foundation for equal opportunity in the workplace. Many...

One of the most important rights employees have in the United States is job-protected leave for medical issues. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the landmark federal law establishing that right – in limited circumstances. It provides up to 12 weeks of...