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If you are starting a new job or accepting a new role, your employer may ask you to sign a noncompete agreement. It might seem like little more than a formality, but it is crucial to stop and think before signing anything. To determine whether you should sign this...
If someone is harassing you at work, every day can be stressful and upsetting. Being in this environment can take a tremendous toll on you mentally, financially and professionally. Thus, you should know what steps you can take to protect yourself and your right to a...
Every worker deserves full and fair payment of their wages. Unfortunately, too many employers do not fulfill their duty to compensate their workers properly. If your employer underpaid you or failed to pay you altogether for any hours you have worked, you should know...
Did you know that, according to recent statistics from the Economic Policy Institute, more than 16 million workers are represented by a union in the U.S.? As interest in unionization grows, more workers may consider the benefits and possibility of joining a union....
It’s your first day on the job and the employer hands you a copy of the employee handbook to review. Maybe they leave you with a copy; maybe they don’t. You’re happy to be employed and you are ready to get to work—the employee handbook is the last thing on your...
Entering the workforce or starting a new job can be both stressful and exciting. You'll need to learn a lot about your role, employer and responsibilities, but another thing you want to be sure you understand is what type of employee you are: exempt or nonexempt?...
No occupation or industry is immune to sexual harassment complaints. However, some people are more likely to experience harassment on the job than others for a few reasons, which we explore below. Industries with higher incidents of harassment Some workplaces where...
Heart problems are one of the biggest threats to the health of people in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the US and someone dies from a heart-related condition every 33 seconds....
Sometimes you learn something about the company you work for that you’d feel wrong keeping to yourself. We’re not talking gossip, but proof that they are breaking the law, defrauding the taxpayer or endangering lives. You may be wary of reporting your employer to the...
In previous posts on this blog, we have talked about the high rate at which the Social Security Administration rejects initial applications, prompting most applicants to at least consider filing appeals. However, a recent analysis of agency statistics revealed that...