Those with debilitating medical conditions ranging from acquired illnesses to birth injuries often require some degree of support to engage in the same activities as those with no medical challenges. Historically, having functional limitations has meant that...
A well-negotiated severance package can significantly alleviate the burden of sudden unemployment. However, the art of negotiation is not innate for everyone. Many employees, overwhelmed by the sudden changes, might find themselves simply accepting what the company...
A severance agreement is a contract that employers typically ask terminated employees to sign. By affixing your signature, you generally release all claims against your employer, usually in exchange for certain benefits, such as severance pay. Signing a severance...
Getting fired never feels good, but in some cases, it can be legally wrongful. If you have recently lost your job or are worried that you may soon lose your job, you should know what the elements of wrongful termination are and what you stand to gain by taking legal...
Getting a new job is exciting and could be something you've been looking for for quite some time. However, one mistake that could turn this opportunity into a setback is signing an employment agreement without knowing what you are agreeing to. Before you sign anything...
Federal employment laws prohibit businesses from making decisions about employees based on protected characteristics. For example, companies cannot lawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race or religion. Age is also one of the protected characteristics that...
Laws are in place to protect your rights as a worker in New York. You are entitled to receive overtime pay for work beyond the 40-hours-per-week limit. Your employer is also prohibited from paying you a wage lower than the state’s minimum wage. Laws are also in place...
Everyone goes to work and sees the same faces every day. This familiarity could blur the boundaries regarding social interactions, making it difficult to determine if their actions and words toward you are shocking jokes or harassment. Fortunately, the law has...
Laws generally require employers to pay fair compensation to their employees for time the latter spent working. Unfortunately, there are some employers who fail to meet this obligation, even going as far as to commit wage theft. What is wage theft? Wage theft occurs...
The current economic climate can make it hard to obtain or keep a job. Sadly, there are many cases where businesses abuse workers by making them perform without getting paid. Employees who are afraid of losing employment might agree to work an extra 30 minutes or so,...
