In most circumstances, employment agreements are entered between the employee and the employer on an at-will basis. This means that either party can terminate the relationship for any reason, so long as it is not an illegal one in the case of employers. For these purposes, an at-will employment relationship will allow an employer to
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The word “harassment” is often used loosely in the workplace to describe behavior from another colleague that is undesirable, creating tension and strained relationships. But in order to prove harassment by the legal standard, there is much more to “harassment” than being treated unfairly. Let’s take a look at how you can prove harassment at
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COBRA offers an option for employees and their beneficiaries to continue to receive benefits through an employer’s group health insurance plan for a temporary period of time following an event that would otherwise end coverage. While this usually applies to employers with 20 or more employees, some states also offer a form of “mini-COBRA.” Generally,
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Federal equal pay laws prohibit wage discrimination between men and women. Employees who have the same job duties should get the same amount of pay; however, that is not always the case for many workers. In this article, we’ll explain what you need to know about discrimination and benefits for men and women. When most
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Employees should be free to come to work without an overwhelming sense of dread due to situations or workplace politics that are unreasonably cruel. Though nearly everyone has experienced an overly-critical supervisor or dealt with an embarrassing situation at work, that does not mean that there was a violation of the law. What a Hostile
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Workplace discrimination comes in many different forms, and all forms of discrimination are illegal under federal law. It’s one thing not to like your job, but working in a hostile environment where you are continually belittled for discriminating reasons should not be tolerated. If you are facing discrimination in the workplace, let the experienced employment
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It can be challenging to work with many different personalities in an office setting; however, there are some offices and workplaces that are more toxic than others. You might even deem your workspace as a “hostile work environment.” Before you seek legal action, read the information provided in this article about workplace bullying and hostile
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If your employer has cut your pay or reduced your hours, you might wonder whether it is legal. In many cases, it is legal for employers to reduce the hours or pay of employees. At-will employees usually are not guaranteed a certain number of work hours per week or that their pay will remain the
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State and federal laws in the U.S. define the employer-employee relationship and provide employees with certain rights as workers. These include the right to a minimum wage, the right against certain forms of discrimination and harassment, and protection of an employee’s genetic information, among others. When you know your rights, you are in a better
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Being demoted can be demoralizing. In some cases, a demotion may be illegal. If you believe that you were demoted for an unlawful reason, you need to understand your legal rights. You may have been demoted or passed over for a job at your work more than once. If the reason for your demotion was
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