Protecting You And Your Business
As the conversation around pay equity continues to evolve across the U.S., more attention is being placed on pay transparency. Pay transparency is the practice of openly sharing salary information with employees, job candidates and the public. It aims to promote...
Professionals who have spent years developing their careers often expect to have advancement opportunities and to command competitive wages. Unfortunately, not all employers give senior employees the respect and consideration they deserve. Some businesses prioritize a...
There are federal and state laws in place that aim to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. However, workers need to know understand these protections and their rights if they want to stand up for themselves. Many people fail to act when experiencing...
You've worked hard, clocking in more than 40 hours a week, but if you're a salaried employee making over $35,568 a year, you may find those extra hours go unpaid. That's about to change for some employees in certain executive, administrative and professional roles...
In a landmark employment law decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently voted to largely eliminate the use of noncompete agreements across the nation. This decision could potentially reshape the working landscape for millions of American employees. The...
The Supreme Court has ruled that workers who are forced to transfer from one job to another can file discrimination claims under federal law. Workers can take legal action even if they were not demoted or suffered a cut in pay, the court said. Justice Elena Kagan...
Discrimination is a common topic of discussion in the employment law world. Workers, researchers and journalists often discuss workplace discrimination to bring attention to this crucial issue. Many companies offer anti-discrimination training and have zero-tolerance...
Congratulations! You’ve landed your first high-level executive position. Stepping into this exciting new role comes with significant responsibilities, and a key element of better securing your success is understanding your executive employment contract. This legally...
The concept of the "glass ceiling" refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women from reaching the highest levels of leadership in their careers. While progress has been made toward gender equality in the workplace, this barrier still persists in many...
Morality clauses began in the entertainment industry over a century ago to help keep performers from behaving badly and committing criminal acts that would bring embarrassment – and financial harm to studios and other companies with whom they were associated. They...