Many of the employment actions that involve asserting your rights create protection for you under federal law. Whether you talk with coworkers about their wages to start the process of unionizing your workplace or report harassment to human resources, you have every...
Many businesses use dress codes. In some cases, employees are given a specific uniform to wear. In other cases, they are told just to wear business professional attire. This can be legal, but it can also be a violation of your rights. As an employee, you need to know...
When a single employee is fired, they may believe that they’re being discriminated against. Perhaps they had better production numbers than other employees, but they still lost their job and they think it’s because of their race, their age, their religion or another...
Your employer asks you to work overtime after a long day, but you agree to it because you’d like to make the extra money. You know that you’re supposed to be paid time-and-a-half for any overtime hours that you put in. But the next time that you reach a pay period,...
Life is full of unexpected events, such as accidents and disease. Sometimes, family emergencies make it impossible for an employee to work for an extended period of time. If you find yourself in a situation like this, you may be wondering what your rights are and what...
Federal and state laws protect employees from many forms of discrimination at work, including racism. Racist behavior by co-workers that creates a hostile work environment and racist policies by companies that limit people's opportunities can lead to discrimination...
When you take a job with a large, successful company, you expect that they will follow all laws regarding how they treat their employees. However, some companies are so profitable and successful because they have found ways to manipulate or outright violate employment...
Despite the emergence of the #MeToo movement, workplace harassment remains an ongoing issue. Unfortunately, those in the service industry working for tips may experience it first-hand more often than many other professions. It may involve behavior by managers,...
Federal law mandates that businesses pay all of their workers fairly. What constitutes a fair wage depends on the industry, the prevailing wage for the profession and what the company pays other workers. For a worker to know if they receive fair compensation for their...
Social media and employment frequently overlap. You may have found out about a job opening while scrolling through your feed. Companies with strong online brands may have an easier time recruiting younger workers. It's also common for modern workers to connect with...
