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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...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees working for covered employers with unpaid leave for specific circumstances. There are provisions for circumstances related to civilians, but there are also specific provisions...
We go to work every day, understanding that we will be reimbursed for the hours of service we provided to our employer. For most people, those expectations are met upon receiving a paycheck. But what if that paycheck isn’t an accurate reflection of the number of hours...
Quid pro quo does not always have a negative connotation. Strictly speaking, a quid pro quo arrangement is just one where something is being exchanged for something else. For example, two businesses could reach an agreement to exchange services at no cost because they...
A severance agreement is a legal contract between a worker and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions under which the affected worker will receive certain benefits after their employment ends. Severance agreements can provide financial support during a...