The terms of severance agreements are usually the result of negotiations between the employee and employer. If you’re in the process of negotiating a severance contract, there are some important points you need to think about because they can have a great impact on...
One of the biggest problems that employees run into is being misclassified. Sometimes, their employers act like they are not actually the boss, but they still hold the workers to the standards of any other employees. They may control them or tell them what to do. They...
You hope it never happens, but there could come a point when you need to take time off of work for medical treatment. It’s your hope that your employer understands your situation and makes life easy on you, but this doesn’t always happen. In the back of your mind,...
Could your employer be quietly shortchanging you? Wage and benefit theft is a common problem in many industries (to the tune of about $3 billion per year). Whether you’re working for minimum wage or you’ve got your own office, there are several different ways your...
When you’re leaving a job less-than-willingly, your employer may offer you a severance agreement. Lest you be tempted to think that your employer is acting on altruism, recognize that your employer has something to gain by making the offer: your signature on a release...
Employers often want workers who are dependable, organized and productive. But for employees with learning disabilities, meeting those expectations can be an uphill battle, as they often have to overcome obstacles their learning differences can create. But when given...
If you ever find yourself reporting an unethical or illegal action in the workplace, you are protected under federal whistleblower laws. This means that your employer is not allowed to retaliate against you in any way. Today, we will discuss the most common forms of...
The federal government has many laws in place that protect employees while on the job in California and the rest of the country. It's important for you to learn these laws, the protections they offer and how you can exercise your rights when an incident or violation...
If you believe that you have been underpaid by your employer, you may feel that you are in a David and Goliath situation, where you feel powerless to stand up to your employer. You may feel that it is not worth the financial investment and stress to take legal action...
If you have recently had your employment terminated in the state of California, it is likely that you will be feeling quite shocked and worried about your future. It is common for employers to disregard the rights of their employees during the process of employment...
