Smartphones enable us to work more efficiently and from outside of the office. Unfortunately, many employers take advantage of this. A 75-year law came into the foreground following a lawsuit brought forward by members of […]
Read more →In spite of the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), many employers still attempt to find their way around it. It is becoming fairly common for employees to file lawsuits against their […]
Read more →I Am Losing Thousands of Dollars in Unpaid Overtime! What can I do? Companies big and small often accidentally misclassify or even actively deceive their employees into thinking that they are not entitled to overtime. […]
Read more →Employment Law… Explained Simply put, the purpose of employment law is to provide legal protection to employees and employers. The need for employment law became apparent when industrialization swept nations. Industrialization changes the face of […]
Read more →Sexual Harassment… Explained Many people do not understand what sexual harassment actually is. It runs the gambit from simple glances, to outright threats if sexual favors are not provided. Often, the victim is afraid to […]
Read more →Sex Discrimination… Explained Sex discrimination is the act of discriminating based on the gender or sex of the person. Often this is seen when someone is applying for a job. However, sex discrimination can remain […]
Read more →Have You Been Discriminated Against at Work? Employment discrimination can mean many different things. The guideline that established employment discrimination protection in the United States of America was the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The […]
Read more →Discriminatory Hiring Practices… Explained Discriminatory hiring practices come in all shapes and sizes. Before labor laws were enacted, discrimination in hiring practices was rampant. It still exists; it is just more subtle now than it […]
Read more →Employment Law Professionals – Who Are They? An employment law professional is a person who specializes in the application and interpretation of employment law. Employment law can vary depending on how it is applied. It […]
Read more →Employment Law Arbitration… Explained Arbitration is a method to handle some legal issues without going to court, or prior to a case going to court. Employment law arbitration is often required before the case goes […]
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