You may have heard the saying to “document everything” in the workplace or to “keep receipts” when matters in the workplace are seemingly unlawful. There’s some truth to that—a lot actually. This blog explores the significance behind the two concepts which stresses the importance of proper documentation. Employees who experience discrimination, harassment, or retaliation often
The shift to remote and flexible work has reshaped the modern workplace. For many, working from home is a perk governed by company policy. However, for employees with disabilities, the ability to telework is often more than a benefit—it’s a potential legal right under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that can remove barriers.
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Wage theft occurs when employees are not fully paid as required by law or contract. It includes unpaid overtime, withheld tips, misclassification to avoid benefits, and illegal paycheck deductions. These practices breach workers’ rights, violate the Fair Labor Standards Act, and can cause financial problems for those affected.
Wage theft is expressly prohibited under the
Investigations in the workplace are pretty common and can be a useful tool in negotiations. As an employee of the company, there are a number of considerations which should be at the forefront before the investigation begins. For example, an employee should be mindful of the Upjohn warning and know when to have an attorney
The Uniform Services Employment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law designed to protect service members from employment discrimination and ensure their right to return to civilian jobs after military service. It applies to both public and private employers and covers veterans and members of the active and Reserve components of the U.S. armed forces.
Certain employees in the workplace are afforded more protections in the workplace. The primary determination is the status of employment: private or public. Drug testing in the workplace is a practice used by employers to ensure safety, productivity, and compliance with regulations. While both private and public sector employers may implement drug testing policies, the
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition. Does that guarantee protect you from losing your job due to engaging in First Amendment activities? It depends on your employer.
Public employees do not give up First Amendment rights to free speech simply because they work for the government. Public employees have
At first glance, severance agreements may look like a generous offer. After all, your employer is giving you money that it does not legally owe you. But it’s important to remember that Companies offer severance agreements for a reason: to protect the company—not you. Severance agreements are contracts, and once you sign, you may be
In employment law, the concept of pretext refers to a false or fabricated reason given by an employer to justify an adverse employment action, such as termination, demotion, or refusal to promote, when the real motivation is discriminatory or otherwise unlawful. Courts scrutinize the employer’s stated reason to determine whether it is merely a cover-up
As Halloween approaches, most of us expect a few harmless scares — maybe a jumpy horror movie or a haunted house. But for employees, there are far scarier things lurking in the workplace than ghosts and goblins. We’re talking about employer mistakes that can lead to legal nightmares — wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, and more.
