Anyone who has ever filled out a job application knows you are asked if you have been charged with a felony. Many people check the “no” box and move on without a second thought, but what if you are someone with a criminal record? Can criminal charges really be held against you? What if your […]
Nepotism occurs when those with control in the workplace favor relatives over other applicants and employees. As frustrating as it might be to deal with in the workplace, it is almost never considered illegal. And not only can a related applicant be favored over another, an unrelated employee could be fired to allow for the […]
Have you been asked by your employer to sign a contract or take action that you believe might break the law? Here’s what you should know: First and foremost, if you knowingly break the law while working, you can be held responsible. This is true even if an action is considered company policy or a […]
Gathering around the water cooler and “venting” about nasty bosses or unreasonable supervisors is an age-old tradition. Unfortunately, it is one that can get you into a bind and ruin your professional relationships. As tempting as it might be to complain about your boss to co-workers or anyone else in your company, you should avoid […]
It’s that time of year – the time when there seems to be a different social event every evening. In addition to getting together with friends and loved ones this holiday season, you will likely attend an office holiday party. Holiday parties can get dicey – employees overindulge, resulting in NSFW behavior, or parties are […]
The simple answer to this question is “no, you are not.” In most situations, giving your employer two weeks notice that you no longer want to work for them is nothing more than a professional courtesy. However, there are exceptions to this and for some employees a certain notification period is legally required. How do […]
Chances are you’ve heard the term, “employment at will,” or seen it written in an employee handbook or on a job application at one time or another. Knowing what it means can help you understand your rights and know when you are eligible to take legal action against an employer. Employment at will means an […]
When you accept a job you are obligated to abide by the company’s policies and procedures, including their rules related to employee appearance. However, what happens when your employer institutes a new rule after you are employed and that rule requires you to drastically change your appearance? It is possible for an employer to grandfather […]
New Collective Action in the Southern District Of New York Tutsky v. MTC Limousine & Corporate Coach, Inc., et al., Case No. 7:14-cv-03408 On May 9, 2014, Lead Plaintiff, Ronald Tutsky on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of […]
Has your employer ever asked you to attend a special event or gathering during unscheduled hours? You are not alone. Many people receive invitations to work events that are billed as a reward for hard work or an opportunity to get to know co-workers outside of the office. Though the events are sold as fun-filled […]
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