As a minimum wage worker, you are experiencing a slightly higher paycheck this year. With a 21-cent increase, the minimum wage is now $8.46. This is a 2.5% increase thanks to the fact that the state constitution connects the minimum wage to inflation. But while...
Unless you fall under a specific exception, you have the right to pursue a workers' compensation claim after you get hurt at work. Unfortunately, some employers are hostile to injured workers. Your employer may take your injury or filing of a claim as...
If you feel like your job is taking over your life, you would probably not be alone. Americans work hard. However, if you started a freelance career to make time for your family, pursue other interests or simply to take advantage of an opportunity in the marketplace,...
The United States Government shutdown began on December 22, 2018, affecting around 800,000 employees. Multiple United States Government employee unions are bringing legitimate wage claim violations to court, citing workers are unlawfully forced to work without pay....
If you are looking for a new job, you may attend several interviews. While interviews can be nerve-wracking and intimidating, you should not need to deal with any discrimination. Unfortunately, discriminatory practices during interviews is a...
If you are a non-exempt worker in Florida, you should get bigger paychecks in 2019. The minimum wage is up to $8.46 from $8.25, an increase of $0.21. This 2.5 percent bump is happening because of a state constitutional amendment that determines the minimum wage based...
The Internal Revenue Service has joined forces with the U.S. Department of Labor to hold businesses accountable that are possibly misclassifying employees.The IRS and DOL are targeting certain industries, and you may work in one of them. If your employer has...
Class action lawsuits and claims of unfair treatment against pregnant employees are on the rise. In 2017, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received over 3,100 complaints regarding pregnancy-related discrimination, the highest number to date. What is the...
Not surprisingly, discrimination against others because of their religion or ethnicity increased after 9/11. Employers harassed and terminated employees who requested reasonable accommodations to perform their work. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights...
You were looking forward to working with the new manager hired to head up your department at work. However, you immediately ran into problems of a religious nature.The new manager wants to reassign you to a position where you do not have to work with the public. You...
