5 Things You Should Know About the FMLA
By on July 30, 2019 11:55 am
FMLA Regulations Aren’t Universal: Not all employers and employees are affected by the FMLA, Family and Medical Leave Act. Here’s...
Can I Get Terminated from Work Because of My Social Media?
By on July 12, 2019 4:15 pm
It’s not uncommon to see stories in the news about employees who were fired because of their online posts. While...
5 Fails Owners Make When Starting a Business with a Partner
By on June 18, 2019 4:03 pm
Starting a business is exciting. Working with a friend, relative, or co-worker can be great. Many businesses are successful and...
What Should I Do If I’m Being Sexually Harassed at Work?
By on June 7, 2019 3:59 pm
It is important to understand that if someone touches you sexually at work, even over your clothing, it is not...
How Can I Avoid Violating My Non-Compete?
By on May 30, 2019 3:19 pm
A non-compete is usually given to you as a condition of your new employment. Oftentimes you’re so excited about your...
Can A Company Refuse Me Overtime?
By on May 23, 2019 12:24 pm
Most employers are required to pay overtime to at least some of their employees. The overtime premium is half of...
What Protected Abilities Do I Have Against Retaliation
By on May 16, 2019 3:00 pm
Non-discrimination laws prohibit employers from allowing the creation of workplaces where individuals are made to feel uncomfortable at work because...
What Should I Do, If I’m Being Racially Discriminated Against at Work?
By on May 2, 2019 3:40 pm
Under federal law, it is illegal to harass a person in any aspect of employment because of that person’s race...
What Should I Do If I’m Wrongfully Terminated?
By on April 25, 2019 3:45 pm
The term “wrongful termination” means that an employer has fired or laid off an employee for illegal reasons in the...
What Should I Look For in my Severance Agreement?
By on April 18, 2019 10:07 am
Company Severance Policies When a company has a formal severance pay policy, it will include: Purpose- The company will establish...