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Posted by Legal Team On February 19, 2017

Do federal workers have free speech rights?

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On February 13, 2017

Why a Wrongful Termination Petition Should Not Stress You

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On January 30, 2017

Whistleblower protection

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On January 23, 2017

How does a Qui Tam lawsuit work?

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On December 20, 2016

Refusing a job offer and still collecting unemployment benefits

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On December 14, 2016

Retirement benefits for employees

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…

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Posted by Legal Team On November 29, 2016

Benefits employees with disabilities are eligible for

According to United States law, employers are prohibited from discriminating against their employees because of religion, sex, race and disability. Discrimination due to disability has been very common, but several steps have been taken by the federal government to make sure it is stopped. The unfair treatment…

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Posted by Legal Team On November 22, 2016

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Employees who lose their jobs or resign voluntarily, as well as their family members, also lose their health insurance coverage provided by the employer through a group health plan. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives the employee the right to continue the benefits provided to…

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Posted by Legal Team On November 14, 2016

Dealing with employer retaliation

Whistleblowing is a concept familiar to all organizations regardless of size. There are mixed views about the moral rightness of this concept but it is the duty of the law to protect these employees. Organizations cannot terminate the contracts of these employees while the proceedings are in…

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Posted by Legal Team On November 6, 2016

Employee rights during the hiring process

United States law gives you certain rights even before you become part of an organization. There are certain rules that employers must follow during the hiring process. The law prohibits companies from discriminating between candidates on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability or…

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