employee rights

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Equal Employment Opportunity

File a Complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Let’s face it—there are few things more awkward and frustrating than dealing with discrimination or harassment at work. You’re there to do your job, maybe drink some coffee, and survive the endless meetings that could’ve been emails. Yet, when someone crosses the line and makes your workplace toxic, you might […]

Non-Compete Agreements

Understanding Non-Compete Agreements and Their Limitations

If you’ve ever switched jobs and felt like you were tiptoeing through a legal minefield, chances are, you’ve encountered a non-compete agreement. These documents aim to protect businesses from unfair competition but often leave employees feeling boxed in. Non-competes sound straightforward on paper, but the reality is much more complex, […]

Harassment at Work

What to Do If You Experience Harassment at Work

Workplaces are supposed to be places where you do your job, collect your paycheck, and occasionally dodge awkward small talk with the coworker who insists on discussing their 16 cats. Unfortunately, sometimes they become the setting for something much more sinister—harassment. If you’re dealing with harassment at work, whether it’s […]

Employee Contracts in Legal Issues

The Importance of Employee Contracts in Legal Issues

Picture this: you’ve just landed a new job. The coffee in the breakroom is free, your desk doesn’t face a wall, and your boss seems like the kind of person who laughs at your jokes even when they’re terrible. Everything’s going great until, a few months in, you find yourself […]

Wage and Hour Disputes

How to File a Wage and Hour Dispute

Let me set the scene. You’re at your job, working hard—or at least hard enough to justify your paycheck—and payday finally rolls around. You rip open that envelope or check your account, expecting your well-earned cash, only to find it’s less than you expected. Maybe you didn’t get paid for […]

Workplace Discrimination

Navigating Workplace Discrimination Claims

You’re sitting in your office, typing away on your computer, and everything seems fine. That is, until you realize something isn’t quite right. You start noticing that your boss seems to always forget your name, or maybe your coworker gets promoted every time they’ve been in the company half as […]