Other employment law issues

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most important federal statutes for modern employees. Under the FMLA, workers potentially have the right to request unpaid leave from work. Workers who have held their jobs for long enough and who work for large...

Are you a waitress who is tired of getting your backside patted by “handsy” diners? Or perhaps you’re a clerk in a supermarket who dreads when a certain vendor drops by to restock because of the filthy comments they make to you. You’ve been tolerating it thus far...

Businesses often enforce employment policies intended to save their company money. Limiting or outright forbidding overtime is a common cost-management strategy. Employees are largely subject to a company's policies regarding how much they work. Most employees...

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...

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...

Many workers mistakenly believe that only hourly employees or non-supervisory staff are eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections. In reality, managers have the same rights to take FMLA leave as any other eligible employee. Being in a leadership or...

Whispers of layoffs can spread through a company like wildfire. Fearing being terminated, some workers are ready to cut their losses, give notice and begin their new job search. Below are some reasons why that is probably not the most prudent choice: Quitting...

You may have heard the term “golden parachute” without fully understanding what that means. Typically offered only to top executives, the term refers to those perks enjoyed by outgoing company leaders after corporate mergers and acquisitions. Golden parachutes may...