The explosive immigration debate has polarized Americans, but one facet of the explosive debate typically flies under the media’s radar Employers based in the United States have the legal obligation […]
“I didn’t deserve to get fired.” This is one of the most frequently heard quotes. We hear it from friends, family members, and occupational peers. We even hear it from […]
The rapid increase in the number of households where both parents worked increased substantially during the 1990s. In response to the growing number of dual-income households, the United States Congress […]
At least one time during our careers, we have sat through an excruciatingly boring employee orientation. It does not matter if you were about to become the CEO of a […]
Clint Reed felt he nailed the final interview for his dream job. After waiting just a couple of days, the human resources department of the company he interviewed with called […]
Health Insurance Benefits Same Sex Marriage Same sex marriage is now the law of the land. In June 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in the landmark […]
OSHA Rights and Responsibilities Employees have the right to a safe workplace free of known health and safety hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government agency […]
Agencies Enforcing Federal Laws Protecting Your Rights A good source of information regarding federal laws that protect workers is the following list of federal agencies charged with the enforcement of […]
Wrongful Termination of Employment Rights and Remedies Many federal laws protect employees from wrongful termination of employment because of discrimination and retaliation. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights […]
Family and Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take a reasonable […]