Whistleblowing is a concept familiar to all organizations regardless of size. There are mixed views about the moral rightness of this concept but it is the duty of the law to protect these employees. Organizations cannot terminate the contracts of these employees while the proceedings are in…
United States law gives you certain rights even before you become part of an organization. There are certain rules that employers must follow during the hiring process. The law prohibits companies from discriminating between candidates on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability or…
Historically, employers have had the latitude to ask an array of questions in an interview. In the 1960s, however, some laws began to shape up regarding the kind of questions that were permitted in an interview. Questions pertaining to elements like race, religion, beliefs, marital status and the age…
Growing economic problems all over the world result in companies laying off their employees to reduce costs. Budget cuts mean employees must be let go, and the ones who are left have to work harder. Employees who are fired without a particular reason might be eligible for…
Payday laws establish how frequently an employer must pay their employees. These laws vary from state to state. Some states only require that the employer sends a written notice to the employees regarding the pay period. Others have made guidelines for employers about how and when to…
Private employers often provide certain attractive benefits to their employees. These include retirement plans as well as disability insurance. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 governs these benefits and makes sure employers are following the guidelines. All employers must follow ERISA rules and requirements…
Job loss is one of the most frightening things a person can experience. You have so many pressing needs when you find yourself out of work. And your most immediate concern will be generating some form of income as soon as possible. Unemployment compensation can be a…
Far too often we are all guilty of forgetting just how privileged we are to live and work in the United States. One of the reasons that we are admired worldwide is that as citizens we are granted certain rights and privileges. These rights and privileges extend…
San Francisco’s booming economy owes a lot to the tech industry. The tech industry can be very competitive, and employees often have to put in long hours to get their jobs done. While workers who receive an hourly wage are typically eligible for overtime pay once they…
If you are familiar with the ADA or the FEHA, you are probably familiar with the phrase “reasonable accommodation.” This phrase refers to the legal requirement that employers have to make changes to a work environment that facilitate a disabled individual’s ability to perform the functions of…
