Did you know that it’s common for certain kinds of employers to underpay their employees? There are a few reasons why employees are underpaid. For example, an employee who has a fear of asking for a raise may not be able to negotiate for a fair wage. Some people fail...
Year: 2020
How stereotypes hurt older workers looking for employment
The rise of digital job listings has made it easier than ever before for workers to track down jobs that would perfectly fit their skills, even if the job is far away or they have no connections at the company that has a position open. It may only take a few clicks to...
How to arrange a golden parachute to soften your landing following a job loss
In these trying times, it is quite possible that your next paycheck envelope could contain an unwelcome pink slip. You are likely to be shocked and even destabilized at the news of your termination. While that might be unavoidable, you should know that you have...
How do you know if you’ve been wrongfully terminated?
Let’s face it: Almost everyone who gets fired feels like they were wrongfully terminated. If you were doing your best every day and did quality work, you will hardly feel like your employer is justified in firing you for some arbitrary reason. Employers do enjoy,...
Many restaurants profit from stealing their workers’ wages
You've finished cashing out your final tables for the night, and the flow of customers in to the restaurant where you work has begun to slow down. Your boss tells you it's time to clock out, which you do. Then, he tells you to roll silverware for half an hour so that...
Don’t sign that severance agreement just yet
If your employer is terminating your employment, they may offer you a severance package. While it’s not as good as keeping your job, at least you’re getting something in return for the time you spent with them. You may be tempted to sign a severance agreement on the...
McDonald’s on the hook for California wage claim settlement
The McDonald’s corporation is paying $26 million to workers as part of a settlement that’s based on claims of workers at corporate restaurants not being paid what they were due. The lawsuit began in 2013 and alleges that the employees didn’t get paid for overtime and...
IMAX fires attorney, attorney claims age and race discrimination
IMAX, the popular entertainment technology company, recently fired a woman who worked with the company’s legal department. The attorney handled distribution agreements for projects with major companies, including those with Paramount, Sony, Disney and Warner Brothers....
The insidious nature of quid pro quo sexual harassment
Sexual harassment often looks like unwanted touching or co-workers making disgusting comments or jokes at the expense of someone else. However, some forms of sexual harassment might initially seem like an opportunity to the victim. People working in management have no...
Whistleblowers shouldn’t worry about employers punishing them
Profit is a strong motivator, but it can sometimes inspire people to make very bad decisions. Some companies will cut corners with worker safety or even openly break the law in order to maximize how much money they make. For example, fraudulently billing insurance for...