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Workers generally fall into two primary categories. Many professionals are direct-hire employees who fill out W-2 paperwork for tax purposes. They have numerous legal protections under both state and federal laws. Some workers are independent contractors. They are...
In a sexual harassment case, quid pro quo is a term used to indicate that there has been some level of exchange, which may have manipulated an employee into a sexual relationship. Often, this manipulation comes from a company owner, a manager, a CEO or someone else...
Workplace discrimination can be difficult to recognize, especially when it happens gradually or in subtle ways. It may involve unfair treatment based on factors such as race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Many employees feel unsure...
Contracts must be fair and balanced for them to be legally valid and enforceable. Especially in scenarios where one party must make substantial concessions when signing a contract, the other party must also make concessions or provide something of value. That standard...
Sometimes, something just doesn’t seem right. Call it intuition or gut instinct, but you can tell that you are not being treated fairly at work. Workplace discrimination isn’t always obvious. Some situations involve clear misconduct, but others are often more subtle....
Overtime wages cost employers money. If hourly or non-exempt salary professionals are on the clock for more than 40 hours per work week, anytime past the 40th hour entitles them to 150% of their usual hourly wages under federal overtime statutes. Employers often look...
Expectant mothers, unfortunately, sometimes face discrimination in the workplace. This is illegal, as pregnancy is a protected class. An employer should not discriminate against someone who is pregnant or who has the capacity to become pregnant in the future. Because...
Employees effectively become whistleblowers when they report safety issues or legal compliance concerns about their employers. Some whistleblowers file reports internally with their employers, drawing their attention to issues that damage the company's reputation or...
It is legal for employers to institute a dress code in the workplace. For many in an office setting, for example, they are told to wear business casual attire. Those who work in retail may be given a specific uniform that they have to wear. Employees are not always...
When sexual harassment occurs in the workplace, employees are often worried that people will not believe them. They are concerned that it will turn into a situation where they claim that the harassment happened, and the other party simply denies it, perhaps claiming...