Dunkin’ Donuts Sexual Harassment Case
Sexual harassment in the workplace is never okay and should not be tolerated.If you feel you are being harassed contact our office for a free consultation!
Right-to-Work Laws
Right-to-Work Law Right-to-work laws are statutes enforced at state level which prohibits agreements between labor unions and employers that require either membership, payment of dues or fees a condition of employment. “Right-to-work” does just that, it gives employees the opportunity to work and get paid without getting tangled in politics and legislation if they chose […]
Notice of Termination
Notice of Termination – refers to the notice given to an employee stating the date on which an employee’s contract will end. According to the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act, there are no specific requirements for an employer to give notice to an employee who’s being terminated unless the employee is covered by an individual […]
Fair Employment Opportunity Act of 2011
The recession has hurt many Americans in the past couple years. Many people have been laid off due to cutbacks, recent college graduates have faced months of unemployment and many people are currently overqualified for the jobs they have. The job market has taken a hit. Currently, more than 14 million Americans have been counted […]
A Brief History of the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) is a federal statute of the United States. Also known as the “Wages and Hours Bill,” the FLSA helped to establish a national minimum wage, guaranteed ‘time-and-a-half’ for certain jobs and most importantly, it prohibited minors from being employed in “oppressive child labor.” The Fair Labor Standards […]
Defining Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace unfortunately happens each and every day across the United States of America. It is important to know and understand your rights as an employee of either a small business or a large corporation. Unwanted or unnecessary advances are not welcome, as you only wish to do you job honestly and […]
Wal-Mart Lawsuit Struck Down by Supreme Court
On Monday, June 20th the United States Supreme Court 5 to 4 ruling overturned the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decisions in Wal-Mart vs. Dukes. This case was a massive class-action gender discrimination case against retail giant and the nation’s largest employer, Wal-Mart. The case began over ten years ago in San Francisco when seven […]
Hostile Workplace Environment and Employment Law
Hostile workplace lawsuits take place each and every day, unfortunately. Differing in some ways from that of direct sexual harassment, a hostile workplace is generally the creation of an uncomfortable environment in which to work. There are many ways in which an employer, supervisor or general entity can make an individual in the workplace feel […]
The Legal Rights of Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers stand up against illegal or dishonest acts on the part of their employer, co-workers, supervisors or management, to the public. External whistleblowers will speak out on the misconduct of an entity outside of their employment that they have found to be dishonest or unethical with respects to the law. This can include entities relating […]