Employment Law

Federal anti-discrimination protections now extend to LGBTQ employees, according to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The decision ruled that discrimination against LGBTQ workers is illegal and violates the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

The 6-3 decision was a major win for LGBTQ rights activists, who found themselves in opposition to the …

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many employers to let their employees work from home. The quick transition to telework has left many workers uncertain about their rights as they transition to this new practice.

While working in your pajamas certainly has its advantages, remote work raises some other pressing concerns. What …

Are you leaving your job? If so, your employer may have offered you a severance package. There are a few helpful things to know as you proceed. A severance package may work in an employee’s favor in an employment dispute, but an employer may also use a severance package to …

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was enacted to provide relief and protection to American workers and employers. What is the Families First legislation? FFCRA aims to help the U.S. combat the effects that COVID-19 has on the workplace. It offers reimbursement via tax credits to private American employers …

You work hard at your job, even putting in extra hours. When you work those longer hours, you may ask yourself, “Should I be paid overtime?” In some cases, the answer is yes, but there are exemptions to overtime wages. As of 2020, these exemptions have changed.

Whether you had …