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Not All Health Conditions Qualify The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants qualifying employees a certain number of unpaid, job-protected days off—either to deal with a medical condition of your own, or to care for a family member with a medical condition. There are a number of qualifying factors […]

It’s Not Always Obvious What Qualifies as Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it constitutes a form of discrimination based on sex. Under the law, either men or women may commit sexual harassment or be a victim […]

Now What? Many sales employees live by their commissions. But what happens if you leave your job, and your employer withholds commissions you’ve earned? It happens more often than it should, and it’s unlawful. Are Employers Ever Allowed To Withhold Your Commissions?   Generally speaking, your employer should not withhold […]

Don’t Let Your Employer Get Away With Not Paying You Overtime Is your employer trying to cheat you out of overtime pay because you work from home? As COVID-19 outbreaks intensify, employers throughout the country are mandating that their employees work from home. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), […]

The Criminal History Record Information Act Protects Your Rights Under ideal circumstances, once you’ve been convicted for a crime and served your sentence, your punishment should be over. You should be able to go on to build a new life and contribute to society in a positive way. However, for […]