Strategic Employment Law Representation
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...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an agency that plays an important role in enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. Understanding the basic ins and outs of the EEOC can empower workers to recognize if/when their rights are...
People typically associate workplace discrimination and harassment with situations wherein the perpetrator is higher up on the chain of command than the victim – or at least at the same level. It would seem that if someone exhibited this behavior toward a manager,...
Employees look forward to promotions as a way of advancing their careers and being recognized for their hard work and dedication. However, promotion discrimination is often a concerning issue in the workplace that compromises this understandable approach. Knowing when...