It’s no surprise romance blossoms in the workplace all the time. After all, co-workers spend a great deal of time with one another and share experiences that bond them. Most people have connected with co-workers and consider at least a few of the people they see on a daily basis friends, so it only makes […]
Businesses are always looking for new ways to attract and keep the best employees in their industry and benefits are one of the most powerful tools they have available. The New Year brings new trends and benefits, and if you are lucky, your employer will offer one or more ways to boost your loyalty to […]
Trends in the workplace, like anywhere else, tend to come and go. Anyone who has been a part of the workforce long enough knows there is a tendency to jump on the latest and greatest workplace innovation, no matter how silly or inefficient it might seem to employees. Workplace trends are normally harmless, no matter […]
There are many things your employer can ask of you, but is living in a certain location one of them? Maybe. There are instances in which an employer can base hiring and firing decisions on where an employee lives, with a few exceptions. Employers view employees with a long commute as risky, with good reason. […]
If it seems as if employers can get away with a lot these days, that’s because it’s the truth. Finding a job is tough in an economy with ongoing struggles and once you find one it is important to do what you can to keep it. Unfortunately, that could mean occasionally dealing with some unpleasant […]
Depending on where you work, there is a chance you will be asked to attend an event during non-work hours. This sometimes happens during the holiday season, when companies reward employees for a year of work well done, but it can also take place any time throughout the year, especially if the company is trying […]
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 […]
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 Ramon Dilone v. Billy Gonzalez, Case No. 14-cv-03634On May 20, 2014, Plaintiff Ramon Dilone on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of New York vs. Billy Gonzalez. Mr. Dilone […]
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