When it comes to workplace issues like discrimination and harassment, may people think that they can immediately file a lawsuit against their employer. However, there are steps that need to be taken before a lawsuit can be filed. While there is a small chance that these steps will improve your situation, or stop the discrimination or harassment, […]
Are You A Victim Of Wage Theft?
Wage theft has once only thought to be something that affects low-wage service employees. This workplace issue, however, has now become a common issue for working Americans everywhere. Wage theft can mean that an employee is not receiving the correct wages, not receiving their overtime pay, or even not receiving their pay at all. Understanding Wage […]
Do I Need An Employment Attorney?
Employment attorneys specialize in representing employees in contract negotiations, as well as workplace violations. These violations may be issues such as workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, overtime or wage theft, as well as civil rights violations. While most people will not need the assistance of an employment attorney, there may be some occasions in which you may need […]
Is A Salaried Employee Eligible For Overtime Pay?
Often times, salaried employees have misconceptions when it comes to overtime, and if they are qualified or not to receive overtime pay. While most salaried employees are exempt from overtime, salaried employees may also be eligible for overtime, but only in the following situations. For salaried employees who are qualified and entitled to overtime pay, their overtime […]
Things To Know Before Signing A Non-Compete Agreement
Many companies require employees to sign a non-compete agreement when being hired. These agreements are most often used to protect a company’s processes or inventions, as well as keep important information confidential. However, it is important for an employee to fully understand a non-compete agreement. Here are a few things they should know before signing a non-compete agreement: […]
Sexual Harassment: Understanding The Two Types
Sexual harassment is a continued issue in today’s workplace, often resulting in one of the most filed complaints and lawsuits against employers. With this being a major violation of employees’ rights, it is important to understand what sexual harassment is, especially since there are two types of sexual harassment violations. Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Quid Pro Quo […]
Have I Been Wrongfully Terminated?
In many states, employment relationships are considered as “at will.” This 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. Have I Been Wrongfully Terminated? If an employee has been discriminated against and was terminated, […]
Understanding Gender Discrimination
Discrimination on the basis of gender has been around for many years. While in today’s world, women have the ability to be as equally as successful as men, there are still effects that certain genders may experience due to the old thoughts on gender equality. However, women are not only victims of gender discrimination, but men […]
Understanding USERRA Discrimination Protection
Employment discrimination can happen to any employee, including employees who have served our country. Just like there are laws to protect employees, there are additional laws that protect members of the armed forces. What Is USERRA? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a set of laws that protect members of the armed […]
Understanding When To File A Complaint Against Your Boss
Often times, employees are too afraid to file a complaint or speak with their Human Resources representative when it comes to an issue they may be having with their boss. While not all situations may call for a formal complaint, there are circumstances that do. Here are situations in which you should file a complaint against […]