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The standard practice for most jobs is that the person who is quitting is expected to give two weeks’ notice. When they give their boss the heads-up that they're going to leave the position, they give them two more work weeks to find a replacement. But do you actually...
You know that most workers at your company are at-will employees. When you took the job, however, you didn't want to be governed by these laws. You didn't want your employer to be able to fire you without a reason, for example, and you wanted a bit more stability. To...
While most jobs involve a certain amount of pressure and responsibility, conditions can occasionally cross the line into being out of the ordinary. Under such circumstances, it is possible that employment disputes may arise. Both employees and employers have specific...
It is rare, if not impossible, for operations in the workplace to go smoothly all of the time. Often, tight deadlines and long working hours can push both management and employees into feeling pressurized and even angry. However, behavior can sometimes cross the line...
When most people hear about sexual harassment in a workplace, they automatically think of employees of two different genders. Traditionally, men have been the perpetrators and women have been the victims. However, same-sex sexual harassment is a real concern that...
Both hourly workers and non-exempt salaried workers should receive overtime wages if they work more than 40 hours in one workweek. However, given that overtime wages cost a company at least 150% of what they usually pay that employee, they may be eager to avoid that...
Harassment of any kind has no place in the workplace. When you are belittled, bullied, yelled at or called names on a regular basis – all these can amount to workplace harassment. Harassment coming from a fellow employee is bad enough, but what happens if the offender...
There are definitely differences between a demanding boss and a boss who is a bully. A demanding boss may be difficult at times but he or she tries to be fair, respects you and values your efforts. A demanding boss usually strives to act in a professional manner and...
You’re excited about your new job offer, so why bother having an attorney review your contract before you sign? Well, waiting until a problem is apparent to contact an attorney can limit your options and be a big mistake. 3 reasons to let an attorney review your...
Allegations of wage theft are very serious, and both employers and employees need to know how this process works. In the United States, there are very strict laws about how employees must be paid to ensure that they are not exploited or taken advantage of by their...