Employees should not have to feel uncomfortable or avoid certain situations or people in the workplace because of sexual advances. Sexual harassment happens more often than we think, and it is a situation that should be taken seriously. Sexual harassment comes in a variety of different forms and identifying it is not always easy. These […]
Negotiating Severance Agreements
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 […]
How to Correctly Document Your Wrongful Termination
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 […]
How To Handle At-Will Employment
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 […]
Protecting Yourself From Wrongful Termination
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 […]
Employer Basics: Unemployment Insurance in Illinois
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 […]
Steps to Take When Finding an Employment Attorney
Workers who have been faced with the unfortunate event of a violation of their employment rights must seek assistance from an employment attorney right away. There are significant areas of employment rights, and knowing who to turn to, whether its sexual harassment, racial discrimination, or anything else, is crucial to ensuring the proper actions are […]
Tipping Laws And How They Affect You
Most employees working in the service industry will earn more money in the tips they receive, than they will receive in actual wages. It is important, however, that the people who are employed in the service industry understand how tipping works and what the tipping laws are in their particular state are, especially when it comes to ensuring […]
Understanding The Unemployment Tax Rate In Illinois
When starting out your new business, it is crucial to know that when you hire your first employee, they come with a great amount of expenses. There are certain taxes that you will need to pay, such as workers compensation, FICA taxes, and unemployment rates. This may seem exasperating, however, you have control of the […]
Areas of Issue: Wages and Overtime
Employment laws protect employees from having their employment rights violated. From discrimination to harassment, to the payment of wages, there are many ways an employee’s rights can be taken from them, with the most common being wage and overtime theft. Some people, however, may not recognize when these violations occur to them. In order to […]