If you feel that you have been violated of anything in the workplace that you believe is illegal, the first thing you should do is contact an employment law attorney to verify the situation. There have been some cases were an employee has wrongfully accused of their employer of a wrongdoing that was actually legal. […]
When an employee is terminated, an employer may offer a severance or separation agreement. Even if the employer does not make such an offer, the employee may seek one. But what is a severance agreement and how can it help you? A severance is an agreement between the employer and the employee in which he employer […]
So you have recognized that you are a victim of sexual harassment, but you may be asking yourself what you should do now. Reporting sexual harassment at work can be scary, especially when you are worried that you could be a victim of retaliation. In fact, many people fail to report sexual harassment because they are […]
Anytime you have been fired or laid off from your job, it is a good idea to ensure you are properly documenting by collecting documents and paperwork that may be related to your termination, especially if you are considering legal action. By documenting your case, you will better be able to protect your rights, especially in […]
In recent years, there has been an uprising concerning employees and employers negotiating the event in employees provided with an unpaid leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The EEOC created a publication with guidelines highlighting what the employer and employee need to consider with specific examples. Below are some important points brought up in […]
In many parts of the country, a person’s employment may be considered as “at will.” This type of employment allows employers to terminate employment, with or without a cause for reason. However, there must be no violation of federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. If an employee has been discriminated against and their employment resulted in termination, then they […]
Reporting an act of sexual harassment at work is scary, particularly because of fears of retaliation. Complicating matters many victims believe they will be called a “liar” and looked down upon. Worse there is always a concern that a complaint will impact a victim’s ability to “move up” in the business. However, no matter your […]
Many new business that hire the first employee are surprised to learn about all the new expenses that come with him or her. There are FICA taxes to be paid, and workers compensation and unemployment taxes. Of the all the new taxes you get the pleasure of paying, your unemployment tax rate is the only […]
If an employee’s employment becomes terminated, there are many things that take place, one of these things being a severance agreement. Employees may seek out a severance agreement even if the employer does not provide one. Maduff & Maduff is here to help you understand the basis of severance agreements and how they work. What […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees to take time off for various reasons. With FMLA, employees will have the ability to be reinstated in their current position upon their return. However, there are other requirements that an employee must meet in order to qualify for FMLA. FMLA Requirements An employee […]
