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Many of our readers may not be aware of a relatively new federal law protecting pregnant employees that was approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden as part of a larger funding package at the end of 2022. The Pregnant Workers Fairness...
Employees in Texas have a host of legal rights. For example, they are entitled to be paid the minimum wage. They are also entitled to work in an environment free from criminality and unsafe practices. Like most other states, Texas follows the “at-will” employment...
One way that business owners will sometimes pay overtime is by providing comp time. This is compensatory time off, which is paid. Instead of getting additional pay for the extra hours, the employee gets additional paid time off. For example, the owner of a company may...
If you are pregnant, you may be able to request various reasonable accommodations to enable you to continue working safely and comfortably throughout your pregnancy. This is in line with the anti-discrimination provisions set forth by federal and state laws, which...
One day while you’re at work, you have a conversation with some of your coworkers in the break room. The three of you start discussing the compensation that you receive, whether this is an hourly wage or a salary. Maybe you talk about your pay rates or other benefits...
Before you quit your job, your employer may ask you to give notice. Often, employers expect to be notified of the intention to leave the position about two weeks before the employee actually leaves. In fact, some employers may have written in a handbook or verbally...
Federal law establishes crucial worker protections, including the right to fair pay. Companies need to provide at least minimum wage, and they may have to pay overtime wages when people work more than the standard 40-hour workweek. Most workers are eager to earn...
Are you stuck under the yolk of a noncompete agreement with your current or former employer? Well, there’s big news that you should know: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just effectively banned the vast majority of noncompete agreements – including those already in...
Discrimination in the workplace is a persistent problem that affects employees across the country. Despite ongoing efforts by lawmakers to deter employment discrimination, it remains a disturbingly frequent occurrence. By delving into recent discrimination statistics,...
Workplace harassment and discrimination can take many forms from the overt to the subtle. People are more likely to call out overt actions because it’s harder for anyone to dispute something blatant. People may be less certain about reporting actions on the subtler...