Employment Law For Workers

Looking for a job is an incredibly difficult task, particularly with the state of the economy and changes that are brought on by the inclusion of artificial intelligence. Some employers may believe that applicants are so desperate that they’ll overlook red flags and...

Most managers and supervisors don’t want to have to write employees up, so they usually only do this when the situation is serious. It’s critical that employers ensure all employee write-ups are handled properly so they can protect the employer if the employee takes...

Paid leave is one of the most valuable employment benefits. However, paid leave benefits are not mandatory. Many professionals, including those who work full-time and have held their jobs for years, do not have paid leave. Even if they do, their paid leave may only...

Employees perform their job duties with the expectation of being compensated by their employers. Some people assume that this will be done without issues, but there are times when employees don’t perform as required, employers opt to terminate employees or employees...

Social media is a great way to keep up with friends and family. You can share glimpses of your life in photos and written posts. However, it is very important that you think twice about what you post if you think your employers also read your posts. Sharing certain...

Federal and state employment statutes protect the rights of workers to assert themselves in the workplace. Companies should not punish those who know and make use of their rights. Unfortunately, some organizations may attempt to penalize those who engage in certain...

California has more expansive employment regulations protecting workers than the United States does in general. Workers who look into their circumstances online may receive information intended to advise all U.S employees and not be state specific. The answers they...

Providing two weeks’ notice before quitting a job has become a common practice in many industries. Employees will simply say that they are going to be leaving, but they’ll give the employer the next 10 work days before they actually put in their last shift. This way,...

Sometimes, workers are so eager for new opportunities that they accept terms that may prove unfavorable to them in the long run. For example, a worker might sign documents and fill out tax paperwork that identifies them as an independent contractor. However, they...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that grants certain employees the right to take unpaid leave from their jobs. People who have worked for a company for at least a year and who experience certain qualifying personal circumstances can ask to take...