Things at your job are going terribly. You’re miserable. You think you might be about to be fired. You think a reasonable strategy might be to quit. But listen: It’s almost a never a good idea to quit before being fired if you think the reason for your firing would be wrongful, for instance, based […]
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Were you recently fired? Do you know whether you were fired for unlawful reasons? Use this wrongful termination checklist to find out. If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions, you may have a wrongful termination case and should speak with a lawyer. Discrimination Were you fired because of your
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If you’re applying for a job, or as part of your current job, can your employer ask you to turn over the passwords to your social media accounts? Your ability to keep your social media posts private from a future or current employer depends on where you are (because laws vary by state) and on the
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New mothers have been breastfeeding since the human race first inhabited the earth, but apparently, many people, such as Donald Trump, still get upset at the idea of women taking time out of their workday to either breastfeed their child or pump breast milk for their child. Hopefully, you or someone you know hasn’t had
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Arbitration clauses have become increasingly common in all kinds of contracts, especially employment contracts. Whether that contract is with your employer, bank, your cell phone provider, or the car rental company you use, there’s a good chance it includes a mandatory arbitration clause. If such a clause is valid, it means that you can’t sue
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Have you ever had to change or cancel plans with your family or friends due to an emergency at work? Or maybe you wish you could simply spend more time with your family instead of at work? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, you may be struggling with your work-life balance,
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Some employees and job applicants are treated so poorly that they are literally the victims of crime. One Texas case illustrates that fact as well as the many complications that can get in the way of obtaining justice, especially in a crime as heinous as sexual assault. In 2011, a young female and recent high
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June that same-sex couples have as much a right to marry as opposite-sex couples do was a groundbreaking, historic event. Activists around the country worked for years through the political and judicial systems to have same-sex marriage recognized. Many may next target employment protections for those in the LGBT
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Have you gotten into trouble or been fired because you complained on social media about your boss or employer? Or maybe you were reprimanded for “liking” a fellow co-worker’s Facebook post concerning a work-related issue? If either of these or a similar scenario has happened to you, you may have been subject to an illegal
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Employers are trying to compete and seeking higher profits by cutting costs. Sometimes the costs that are cut are worker salaries, which may be replaced, legitimately or not, by independent contractors. These contractors, if legitimately used to perform work, are not entitled to wages, overtime, work breaks, benefits, workers’ compensation, or unemployment insurance benefits. The
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