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What employers do and do not have to do Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to make certain accommodations for workers with disabilities. “Reasonable accommodation” is the term used for changes made to allow workers with disabilities to do their jobs. Employers are required to make […]

Don’t sign away your rights Leaving your job? Were you offered a severance agreement? Better hold off before you sign. Not only could you sign away important rights if you’re not too careful, but you could be agreeing to terms that could make your life after this job difficult. Red Flags to Look Out […]

Why you should talk to a lawyer before you sign a severance agreement A severance agreement is a contract between you and your employer that defines the rights and responsibilities of both parties when you leave your job. You might be asked to sign one when you’re hired, but more commonly, you’ll […]

The Equal Pay Act offers protection If you suspect you’re not making as much as your male colleagues, you’re not alone. This is, sadly, far more common than you’d think in 2019. But you do have options—and you can fight back. Many women get paid less than men who are […]

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 […]