Thursday, April 27, 2023

New Laws Protect Pregnant and Nursing Workers

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Two new federal laws that President Biden signed on December 29, 2022 will provide more protection for pregnant and nursing workers. While p...
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Can My Employer Trash Me In Job References?

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I constantly hear comments like, "I know my employer is only legally allowed to give out my dates of employment and job title." Th...
Thursday, April 13, 2023

DOL's New Rule On Classification of Employees Vs. Contractors Will Benefit Workers

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 Last year, the Department of Labor announced a new proposed rule about how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors....
Thursday, April 6, 2023

How Do I Prove I Was Laid Off Due to Age Discrimination?

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 Older employees, along with the disabled and pregnant employees, are the most targeted employees in layoffs. There seems to be an assumptio...
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Can I Secretly Record A Conversation At Work?

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I thought I'd discuss a question today that I'm asked all the time in my law practice: Can I record a conversation with my employer?...
Thursday, March 23, 2023

How Do I Get A Copy Of My Noncompete Without Alarming Management?

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 You don't have a copy of your noncompete and can't figure out how to get one without asking management, who would definitely penali...
Thursday, March 16, 2023

What Can I Do If I Lost A Job Due To A Background Check?

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 If your employer or potential employer is going to run a credit check, then they must comply with the  Fair Credit Reporting Act . This req...