When it comes to conflicts in the workplace, many employees find themselves too afraid to file a complaint or speak with their Human Resources representative, especially when the complaint is against his or her direct supervisor. While not all workplace conflicts or situations may call for the need to file a formal complaint, there are several circumstances […]
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. […]
Depending on the state in which you are employed, many employment relationships are considered as at will, which allows for the employer or employee to terminate employment with or without a cause for reason, as long as there is no violation of federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. However, there are cases in which an […]
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 […]
Throughout the United States of America, most jobs in nearly all states are considered at-will employment, you may be wondering what at-will employment truly means and if it has a huge effect on your occupation. What does At-Will Employment mean? At-will employment is where your job is at risk all the time and your job […]
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 […]
Generally, if an employee experiences a violation of their rights or feel something is missing from their wages, they have the ability to file a complaint to their employer. However, some employees are hesitant to follow through with this because employer retaliation may possibly occur. It is essential to file a complaint if you feel […]
Donald Trump fired James Comey, Jr. as the FBI Director with a letter and memorandum of the rational for the termination (if you haven’t seen them you can take a peek here.) While this act is taken at the highest levels of government related issues of enormous public interest, it is substantively little different than decisions […]
Employees are often hesitant when it comes to calling out their employer for doing something wrong by a complaint to management or Human Resources. Most employees are typically concerned with one thing—retaliation by their employer. That same fear of retaliation comes when an employee reports the employer to a regulator like the EEOC (for discrimination), the Department […]
Sometimes employees, and even employers, forget what the appropriate behavior for work is, and end up saying or doing something during work hours that can land them in a lot of trouble. This is why it is critical that you understand employment laws and what is acceptable behavior at work. It is also important to recognize when you […]
