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Whistleblowers report safety issues or regulatory violations. Some whistleblowers notify management within the company about their concerns. Others file official reports with regulatory agencies. In some cases, whistleblowers even serve as relators and initiate...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides important career protection for working professionals. They have the right to take unpaid leave in specific circumstances. The birth of a child, a personal medical emergency or a family member’s need for support could...
Employees have specific rights that are provided to them by labor laws, some of which are set in federal law and others in state law. It’s critical that employees are able to ensure their rights are being upheld. This means, in part, that they should be able to...
You may hear a lot about the gig economy, but the reality is that a majority of the American workforce are W2 employees. By accepting a job working for someone else, you expect fair compensation for your work and the protections that come from being an employee. But...
Noncompete agreements, also known as covenants not to compete, help companies protect their competitive advantages. Professionals ranging from salespeople and engineers to executives may develop certain business relationships and access private information during...
Many of the most successful and best-compensated professionals have to sign very thorough employment contracts. They negotiate terms in advance that govern everything from severance packages to performance-related bonuses. Frequently, white-collar professionals,...
Working extra hours can take a toll on both your time and health. That is why labor laws require fair overtime pay for most employees. Yet, not every employer follows the rules. If you feel that your overtime hours have gone unpaid, it is important to know how the...
Not so long ago, when companies merged or otherwise changed ownership, executives knew that they were likely to be associated with the old regime. Now on the chopping block, their separation from employment with their companies was cushioned by the severance...
Employees shouldn’t have to deal with being discriminated against when they’re working. There are laws that offer protections from discrimination for employees, and there are laws that protect them from facing retaliatory actions if they speak out about...
When people are accused of sexual harassment on the job, they often come up with a variety of excuses. One of the most common is to say that they were joking. This is an effort to turn the blame on the victim. For instance, perhaps someone made an inappropriate...