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The laws surrounding wages and tips in the California restaurant industry can be confusing, and both employee and employee often misunderstand. There are times when tips are the property of the employer. There are other times when the tips are the property of the...

For many years, Nevada had the highest divorce rate in the United States. Many couples would travel to the state to get their marriages dissolved in a quick, efficient manner. There is always a lot of paperwork involved with divorce proceedings, but some spouses...

Most employers do not want to imagine discrimination taking place at their business. However, it unfortunately happens all the time. In fact, a report from the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission showed the organization received more charges in 2016...

Employment in the United States is fairly well regulated by both federal and state governments. While California and Nevada both set their own laws regarding minimum wage, it is federal law that sets the minimum allowed. In addition, federal laws allow for exceptions...

Federal law prohibits numerous types of workplace discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, race, or sex. While federal law does not prohibit it, many states outlaw discrimination on the grounds of...

Have you heard horror story after horror story from friends who have gone through a divorce? Did you come from a home where your parents had a high-conflict end to their marriage? Is this your second time splitting from your spouse? No matter your situation, you may...

The California Family Rights Act provides employees who qualify with up to 12 weeks of medical and family leave. But as a remote worker, you may assume these rights do not apply to you. This may not be the case, however. In the summer of 2015, the state amended the...

The law in Nevada entitles pregnant workers to the same protections from discrimination as other workers. As such, the law provides that employers must allow pregnant employees reasonable accommodations, just as they must with others with potential limitations. The...

Many people lose their jobs at one point or another in their lives. According to Business Insider, some of the most common explanations for why employers fire workers include sleeping on the job, lying to a supervisor or constantly being late or absent entirely. There...

When an employee brings a lawsuit against you, you can fight it with the help of your attorney. Regardless if you win or lose, this route costs time and money, harms your company’s reputation, and drives away current and potential employees. Better than a strong...