It is critical for employers to ensure that they are providing a safe work environment for each and every one of their employees. However, there are many situations in which this is not the case, and employees may fall victim to a violation of their employee rights. Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment occurs when an employer either demands […]
Your Workplace Rights
While there are obvious workplace rightsthat employees are entitled to, there are many that employees may not know exist, such as the following: You must be paid promptly: State laws often determine when you must receive your paycheck after the pay period ends. They also often require employers to pay an employee their final paycheck […]
Adverse Actions And Retaliation In The Workplace
From wrongful termination, to discrimination, employees have the potential to become a victim of adverse actions and retaliation in the workplace. Luckily, however, there are many state and federal laws that protect employees from employer retaliation. What Is Retaliation? Retaliation is when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee that negatively affects their employment, but only when […]
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 […]
Common Workplace Violations That You Should Be Aware Of
The most important things to all employees are wages and benefits. Since there are laws in place to protect employees, when it comes to these, it is important for employees to know what their rights are, as well as the workplace violations they should be aware of. Wage Theft When an employee does not receive earned pay, […]