Richard Celler
In the workplace, the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is an important one. It is also a frequent cause of litigation in the area of employment law. The reason for this is that an employer has a number of important duties and responsibilities to an employee that do not apply to an […]
Today presented another interesting issue regarding the workplace. A night time supervisor at a hotel was passed over for a promotion to night shift manager because the owner of the hotel felt that it was too dangerous of a position for her. Instead, he promoted a man, claiming that he was looking out for the […]
If you work for an employer who has a “comp” time policy you have likely never questioned the policy. In fact you may even like the fact that your employer offers you the option to use “comp” time. Unfortunately, many employees – and some employers – don’t realize that under federal law “comp” time is […]
For over 15 years, I have been practicing exclusively as a labor and employment lawyer. What I have come to learn over the years is one simple truth: Nothing in the workplace shocks me anymore. This past week, an African American client approached me to represent her because when she arrived at work […]
Having a cordial, amicable relationship with your boss is always preferable to having to work for a boss who is disagreeable and argumentative; however, the line between employer and employee should remain firmly drawn. As an employee, you don’t want to be in a situation where your boss is too friendly as that can result […]
Few people have the luxury of working simply because they want to do so. Most people work to support themselves and/or their family. If you are one of these people, your job is important to you and your family’s financial stability. Family emergencies or family related health issues do come up, however, from time to […]
Discrimination in the workplace was once rampant in the United States. Over the last several decades, great strides have been taken to eradicate employment discrimination, with some success. Discrimination in the workplace is certainly no longer considered acceptable as it once was, though it does still occur. By now, most people are aware that discrimination […]
While there is no guarantee that you will like your job, you should be guaranteed to have a workplace free from harassment. Unfortunately, harassment in the workplace does occur though. When harassment does occur, your employer has a legal responsibility to address the problem. What happens if your employer doesn’t take action? Is an employer […]
Not all that long ago most jobs required an employee to clock in around 9:00 in the morning and clock out around 5:00 in the afternoon, hence the term working a “9 to 5” job. In the 21st century, however, more and more jobs work non-traditional hours and/or work from non-traditional locations. People are increasing […]
The FMLA (“Family Medical Leave Act”) is an incredibly important law in today’s work place. It allows for expecting fathers and mothers, caring parents, and employees with serious health conditions to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave away from work with the guarantee that when they return, their job will be waiting for […]