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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
