Since the advent of the employer-employee relationship, there has been a power struggle between these two sides of a company. This balance of power has been in constant flux throughout modern history, depending on the industry and country. For example, in California, non-compete agreements are unenforceable. This is one reason why the tech boom in […]
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When your employer has clearly violated employment law, it may seem like an open-and-shut case from your point of view. Unfortunately, the law isn’t that simple. There are plenty of pitfalls along the way to filing and winning a case against an employer. Some mistakes lessen the final result you had hoped for, while others
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The January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol revealed a lot about the United States, including the fact that there is far more violent political radicalization in this country than many of us thought. Perhaps you think there’s nothing you can do about it, even if you see the signs in your workplace; after
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In response to the January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters, various social media companies suspended or banned President Trump from using their platforms. For example, Twitter locked his account on Wednesday night because some of his Tweets violated Twitter’s rules, such as its Civil Integrity or Violent Threat policies. Twitter
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A large majority of people rely on their full-time job as their sole source of income; consequently, it’s hard for many to speak up. They’d rather weather the poor treatment than become jobless. With that in mind, someone in your life might be facing poor or even outright illegal treatment at work without your knowledge.
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It’s been more than a week since the January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol, but the aftermath is still unfolding. For example, as more and more participants get identified, many of them are getting arrested. But what’s also occurring is that some riot participants are also losing their jobs. Yes, in most cases,
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Statutes of Limitations are laws set by both federal and state legislatures that limit the window of time during which someone can take legal action following an incident. This time window generally starts when the plaintiff’s cause of action accrues — or, in other words, when you first become aware that an incident has occurred
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Choosing to file a lawsuit against an employer is a very difficult decision. But one of the major motivating factors to suing is the prospect of recovering damages. In most employment law cases, a plaintiff can potentially recover the following types of damages: Lost wages Front wages (sometimes called front pay) Emotional distress Consequential damages
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The coronavirus has been devastating, to say the least. But there has been recent news from pharmaceutical companies indicating promising results from their clinical trials. For example, Pfizer and BioNTech just announced that after completing a Phase 3 study of their coronavirus vaccine, it had a 95% effectiveness rate. So now, most talk isn’t if
Can Employers Force Employees To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine? Read More »
It has been a tough year for many. The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns that swept the world had drastic effects on the American economy. At this point, many states have eased measures to varying degrees. Some states, such as California, still have strict rules but have eased up a little bit. Others, such as Florida,
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