What to do when reductions-in-force are questionable A round of layoffs hits your company, and your job is one of those to go. But when you look at the other workers who lost their jobs, you notice you all have one thing in common: you’re all over 40. It happens […]
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How to fight back after retaliation It’s a horrible position to be in: losing your job after reporting sexual harassment. In this situation, it’s easy to feel powerless—but you should know that the law is one your side. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that you have the right […]
Take this quiz to see if you might be owed money If you’ve worked a lot of overtime and your paycheck is less than it should be, your employer may be misclassifying you in order to dodge paying overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt […]
What you need to know if your paycheck is short Has this ever happened to you? You put in a ton of overtime at work, forego fun activities and family time, and come home exhausted for days or weeks on end. You figure it’ll all be worth it once you […]
What you need to know about the Family Medical Leave Act Your child or your parent becomes ill and requires care. You need some time off from work. Now what? You may be wondering if you can use your accrued sick leave to care for someone else. Or perhaps you […]