References: Can my former employer talk bad about me to prospective employers?
Have you ever wondered what your previous employer can say to a prospective employer? There is a common belief that your employer...
Additional Steps to Take if You Think You are About to Get Fired
Picking up from where we left off last week (see Steps to Take), just before being terminated or at the time you...
Steps to Take if You Feel You are About to Get Fired!
Feeling like you are about to get terminated or laid off? Make sure you take these recommended steps to best protect yourself:...
PROVING YOUR CASE: What NOT to Take From Your Employer
If you have a legal dispute in the workplace, you may wonder how to collect the evidence you need to prove your...
The Highest Court to Decide Landmark Cases on Sexual Orientation and Title VII
On April 22, 2019, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear three cases: (1) Bostock v. Clayton County; (2) Altitude Express...
Think Twice Before Using Your Own Cell Phone for Work
Many employers permit, even encourage, employees to use personal cell phones for work, as well as other devices, such as your laptop,...
Workplace Violence: Your Employer has a Duty to Protect You!
Many companies have a “zero tolerance” policy for violence in the workplace. It’s pretty standard nowadays, and everyone knows not to hit,...
FMLA No-No’s: Is Your Employer Complying?
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a letter explaining certain employer practices that violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)....
Salaried? Proposed New Salary Requirements May Affect You
Under the federal law, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, employees paid a salary equal to or more than $23,660 annually...
The Equality Act
Up for a vote this Congressional session is the Equality Act, which would make significant changes to Title VII of the Civil...