Employment
Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination
Have I been discriminated against based on my pregnancy? For many, upon learning that they will welcome another living being into their lives is a moment to celebrate. However, this news can be a source of anxiety for expectant mothers in the work force. They wonder if they’ll be fired or fear they’ll be demoted…
Read MoreWhistle-blower Lawsuits
Whistle-blower laws prohibit retaliation for complaints by employees to employers of unlawful activity. Fraudulent acts as well as unfair and deceptive trade practices reported by an employee who then is subjected to retaliatory acts in the workplace, including harassment, unwarranted transfers and termination on trumped up performance issues, can form the basis of a valid…
Read MoreHow Do I Know Whether I Am An Employee Or An Independent Contractor?
The Internal Revenue Service has provided guidelines to help you decide whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. Unfortunately, there are so many variables to every job that there are no hard and fast rules about one or the other. To help you understand the relationship you have with your employer and discern…
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