Month: January 2021
Many employees in the United States are potentially eligible to take unpaid, but job protected, leave for certain family and medical reasons covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. Unfortunately, because the eligibility and procedural requirements of the FMLA can be somewhat confusing, many workers who would be covered do not take […]
Facing a serious family emergency or medical crisis is difficult enough without also having to worry about losing your job because of the emergency or crisis. Fortunately, your job may be protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, if you find yourself facing this all too common dilemma. If you plan to […]
The issue of same-sex marriage has been at the forefront of the American conscious for several decades now. Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States, or SCOTUS, handed down a landmark ruling that essentially put the issue to rest one and for by declaring the right to marry to be a “fundamental right.” By […]
Fortunately for workers in the United States, a myriad of state and federal laws are aimed at protecting workers from employment discrimination and at ensuring that workers are treated fairly in the workplace. Most employees, for example, must be paid overtime for all time they work over 40 hours in a given workweek. There are […]
Worker in the United States are protected by certain state and federal laws aimed at ensuring a fair and discrimination free workplace. Most employers are required to comply with those laws. The Fair Labor Standard Act, or FLSA, for example, is where the federal minimum wage and overtime pay requirements are found. Are all employers […]
Although the vast majority of workers in the United States are paid an hourly wage, there are other ways of being paid as well. Some employees are salaried, for example, meaning they are paid a set amount each pay period without regard to the number of hours they work. Other workers are paid a base […]
In the United States, workers are protected from employment discrimination by a number of state and federal laws. If you believe you have been discriminated against in the workplace and are considering taking legal action against your employer you may be wondering “ What is the difference between the EEOC and a private attorney? ” […]
Most workplace discrimination lawsuits are settled out of court through a negotiated settlement. If, however, an out of court settlement is not forthcoming your case will proceed to trial and your award, assuming success, will be determined after trial. Topics covered in this report include: When Is Discrimination Illegal in the Workplace? Monetary Damages in […]
Federal Civil Rights Laws in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin. When you apply for a job or are working, your employer is prohibited from considering your race in any way. If you believe you were the victim of race discrimination, […]