Employment Law Legal Questions, Answered

Severance is a trade: money for a release of claims. The eight terms to check — release scope, non-disparagement, restrictive covenants, references — and whe…

Illegal discrimination means adverse treatment because of a protected characteristic. The evidence that proves it — timing, comparators, pretext — and the de…

Class action employment lawsuits allow groups of similarly situated employees to sue together. Here is how these cases work and whether you should join one.

Whistleblower protection laws shield employees who report employer misconduct from retaliation. Here is what laws apply and how to protect yourself.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits treating pregnant employees less favorably than other employees. Here is what is prohibited and how to pursue a cl…

Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in legally protected activity. Here is what constitutes retaliation and how t…

Constructive discharge occurs when an employer makes conditions so intolerable that a reasonable employee would feel forced to resign. Here is how it works.

The Equal Pay Act requires equal pay for equal work regardless of gender. Here is what it covers and how to pursue a claim.

A non-solicitation agreement restricts former employees from taking customers or colleagues when they leave. Here is how these agreements work and when they…

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Here is what qualifies and how to request one.

Most employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week. Here is how overtime works and what exemptions apply.

Unemployment insurance provides temporary income replacement when you lose your job. Here is who qualifies and how to file a claim.

The distinction between employee and independent contractor affects taxes, benefits, and legal rights. Here is how courts determine which one you are.

An employment contract limits at-will termination and establishes your rights. Here is what makes a contract and what it should include.

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome advances, hostile environment conduct, and retaliation. Here is what is legally prohibited and how to report it.

A hostile work environment involves severe or pervasive harassment based on a protected characteristic. Here is what it means legally and how to pursue a claim.

Workers' compensation provides benefits to employees injured on the job, regardless of fault. Here is how it works and what you are entitled to.

Wage theft includes unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, and illegal deductions. Here is what it is and how to recover what you are owed.

A severance agreement pays you after termination in exchange for releasing your legal claims. Here is what to look for before signing.

FMLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying medical and family reasons. Here is how it works.

Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee unfavorably because of a protected characteristic. Here is what the law covers.

Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for an illegal reason — discrimination, retaliation, or violation of a contract. Here is what it means…

At-will employment means your employer can fire you for any reason or no reason at all — with some important exceptions. Here is what it means for you.

Most firing is legal under at-will employment — wrongful termination means being fired for an illegal reason: discrimination, retaliation, or exercising a le…