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Are non-compete agreements soon to be a thing of the past?
Many businesses use non-compete agreements to prevent employees from taking important information to competitors when their time at the company is over. Unfortunately, these agreements can also significantly limit employees’ opportunities. Because of the way that...
You were fired but you don’t know why — was it legal?
Losing your job can throw your life into uncertainty. How will you support yourself? Will you be able to find a new position? Many who lose their job unexpectedly and without explanation may have another serious question: did their employer break the law? What is...
Can your employer deny your request for FMLA leave?
When you or a person in your family struggles with a severe injury or health condition, leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act can protect your career while you focus on healing. However, some employers may try to refuse your request for leave. May they deny...
Should you consider a class action lawsuit for wage theft?
When employers do not pay their workers fairly—whether that mean not paying them fair wages or not paying overtime—this mistreatment can significantly impact both workers and their families. Unfortunately, when companies mistreat one employee, that failure to pay them...
Do you have to sign a non-compete agreement?
When an employer asks employees or new hires to sign a non-compete agreement, it can leave those workers in an uncertain position. Do they have to sign the agreement? How might this contract impact their future? What happens if they don’t sign the document? People...
Can your employer fire you for asking about a raise?
Asking for more pay can be an important way for employees to protect their financial health. Unfortunately, making this request can be a daunting prospect. You might wonder how to ask the question in a way that gives you the best chance for success. You may be unsure...
When should you sign a severance agreement?
Separation from your job can lead to significant financial uncertainty. If your employer offers you a severance agreement, it might be tempting to sign that document because of the monetary support it could provide. However, accepting a severance package or an...
Should I quit my job if I experience harassment?
Harassment in the workplace can make every day a challenge, and many people may be tempted to quit their job simply to relieve this stress. Should they quit? You first need to determine if the harassment is illegal or just a bad employment situation. Illegal...
What is visual workplace harassment?
Most people are familiar with the physical actions and verbal comments that can constitute workplace harassment. Sometimes, though, harassment can take a third form: visual harassment. What does visual workplace harassment look like, and how can workers respond if...