In 2015, a series of ordinances became operative in San Francisco. The ordinances address hours and retention of employees, and scheduling and fair treatment of retail workers. Together, the ordinances are known as the Retail Workers’ Bill of Rights. The new laws apply to all chain stores…
In the workplace, your boss may expect you to always do as you’re told, following instructions and letting him or her lead the company. Most of the time, you do exactly that. But then something happens that makes you realize it’s time to take a stand. Maybe…
Despite being hired to a lucrative firm, employees still need to exercise caution on their fundamental rights, lest their ever demanding bosses infringe them. As an employee, you are entitled to basic rights such as the right to free speech and association irrespective of the consensus currently…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the preeminent law that guarantees individual rights for Americans with disabilities. The ADA was the first of its kind, and it is now duplicated across the world. The ADA prescribes a variety of positive and negative rights. For instance, businesses…
The right to free speech seems ingrained in the American DNA. But, it is not an absolute right, there are plenty of limits for the good of the public, to protect secrets, to stop libel and slander, and to ensure that employees don’t abuse their position in…
You finally landed your dream job after years of painstakingly searching for one. With such a post, you dedicate adequate time and other resources to ensure that every task is completed with satisfaction. Making a lasting impression on the minds of bosses serves as a constant reminder…
The exposure of internal information to outside sources is called whistleblowing. There might be people within an organization that are involved in corrupt practices, and others who feel uncomfortable about it. Coming out and exposing corrupt practices is accepted, and the law protects all whistleblowers from any…
A Qui Tam action lawsuit is brought forward by individuals who believe an organization is defrauding the government in a particular way. In most cases, the person taking action is an employee of the organization. A Qui Tam claim allows the government to recover the amount lost…
Unemployment benefits may be collected by an individual after refusing a specific job offer. The reason for refusal though plays an important role in determining whether you will still receive benefits. Jobs that are considered unsuitable for you can be rejected knowing that the benefits will stay…
Planning your retirement ahead of time is important if you want to live a comfortable life later on. It is not an easy process, and you must have prior knowledge of different retirement plans to be successful. Understanding these plans is important before you select the one…
