With both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines already receiving emergency use authorizations from the federal Food and Drug Administration, and more vaccines on their way, millions of Americans have been clamoring to get vaccinated. However, some workers might wonder whether they can be required to get COVID-19 vaccinations by their employers. While there are
Across the U.S., an increasing number of people have begun to return to work. As the rates of COVID-19 infections decline or flatten, more states are relaxing their guidelines and allowing businesses to reopen or increase their capacities. However, people still have a risk of contracting COVID-19, and some workers might refuse to return to
An increasing number of businesses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have reopened. As the number of new coronavirus cases has started to level off, people have started to hope that normal life might soon return both in public and at work. However, you might face new challenges as you return to work. It is important
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, some companies have provided incentives to their employees so that they will continue to work. These extra payments are made on top of their employees’ regular hourly rates and are meant to encourage workers to report to their jobs even when there is a heightened risk of illness,
Many people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic and may have trouble affording basic necessities. People who are self-employed have been especially hard-hit and do not qualify for employment benefits, including rideshare drivers, artists, freelancers, and others. Thankfully, the government has prioritized protecting workers and has expanded
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. employers were forced to pay $68.2 million to resolve sexual harassment claims during the fiscal year 2019. This amount was more than $10 million higher than the previous record and demonstrates that sexual harassment continues to be a real problem in workplaces across the nation. The EEOC’s
Sexual harassment affects millions of workers in the U.S. While sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, it continues to happen. Sexual harassment claims are difficult to prove, and many victims are afraid to report what is happening to them out of fear of retaliation. Both men and women can be victims of workplace sexual
Working during a pandemic can be scary. You might be rightly worried about possible workplace exposure and wonder about how to protect yourself. Millions of people in the U.S. wonder whether they have the right to wear personal protective equipment at their jobs. Many others wonder whether they have the right to stay at home
The U.S. health care system has become increasingly complex. Health care providers are required to comply with federal and state regulations for billing as well as with private insurance contracts. For this reason, many providers rely on professionals to help them to navigate through this complex system. In some cases, health care organizations will engage
If someone at your job is sexually harassing you, you may be entitled to recover damages by filing a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. However, if you do not properly document the harassment you have faced, succeeding with your claim might be difficult. In many cases, employees fail to properly document and