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Wage theft happens when workers are not paid properly, and their wages are essentially taken by their employer. This is sometimes done intentionally, but it can also be the result of a miscommunication or an oversight. Either way, it is important for employees to know...
Business litigation could be the result of disappointed expectations, contract disputes and a host of other issues. Frequently, one party might initiate a lawsuit instead of looking into other solutions that might allow for an amicable resolution to the matter. What...
When an employee violates company policies, they typically face disciplinary action. This can be a verbal/written warning, for instance, when addressing poor performance. Or it can be a suspension, demotion or termination for serious infractions, such as safety...
People who own and operate companies may need to go to court to defend their organizations. Business litigation can help enforce contracts. It can also address unfair competition. In some cases, business leaders may need to take legal action to protect a company's...
Companies often hold team-building events or have parties that take place outside the workplace. Some employees travel with colleagues as part of their job - for instance, to visit a client or attend a trade show or conference. Some employees dislike these events...
Harassment and discrimination lawsuits brought by employees often focus on the acts of specific coworkers or managers. A substantial percentage of discrimination and harassment lawsuits involve allegations of retaliation. The affected worker claims that the company...
Employees experience a variety of mistreatments in the workplace. These could include sexual harassment, discrimination based on protected classes or workplace retaliation. All of these could be violations of an employee’s rights. However, reports show that employees...
Many employees in the United States are at-will employees. This means they do not have an employment contract, so they have an agreement to work at the business as long as they want to. But their employer can also fire them at any time and for almost any reason, as...
You have a job, but you have spent the last few months looking for other employment. Maybe you are interested in a new opportunity or hoping for a raise. You are finally offered a job that you want to take -- but it starts in just a few days. You go to your boss and...
Employment contracts usually include details about compensation and performance expectations. They may also include restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants are agreements that limit certain activities both during the employment arrangement and even after...