Employment Law Firm
When you were hired by your current company, you were handed a whole packet of paperwork – and an employee handbook was somewhere in there. More than likely, you gave it a cursory glance before filing it away in the back of your desk. You might want to get that...
A nondisclosure agreement that you sign will limit what you can say about the company or client you’re working for. There are times when it’s appropriate to agree to one of these, such as if you want to work for a client with research they don’t want exposed to...
Most people, particularly those in certain industries, are familiar with non-competition (“non-compete”) agreements. What people often don’t realize is that a non-compete clause is often included in various agreements that people sign when they start a new job. They...
Your new boss seems to have it in for you, and you suspect you know the reason why – and it’s discriminatory and illegal. Just the same, you don’t see any alternative except to polish your resume, put out some feelers for a new position and wait for the ax to fall....
As an employee, there are laws in place that look out for your interests, from minimum wage to overtime pay. However, these laws do not cover independent contractors, and if your employer wrongly categorizes you, it may deny you important benefits and legal...
You arrive at work one day and find out that your employer has posted a sign saying that you're not allowed to discuss your wages. It says that you can't talk about your pay with your fellow employees, supervisors or managers. Furthermore, it tells you that workers...
Contract negotiation is a common practice for business owners and executives. Sometimes experienced executives feel confident handling a routine negotiation. However, not all business transactions are the same. Sometimes you need the assistance of a seasoned legal...
The results of a 2020 workplace sexual harassment study surprised researchers. It turns out that women in supervisory roles experience more harassment at work than those in low or entry-level positions. The study was conducted by researchers at the Stockholm...
It can be hard to define sexual harassment, as it largely has to do with someone's perception of events. What makes the work environment hostile or what makes a joke inappropriate is relatively subjective. However, there is one form of sexual harassment that has a...
Employment contracts are agreements between businesses and their workers that dictate everyone's obligations to each other. Often, the company expects certain concessions from the worker in return for a competitive job offer. Restrictive covenants are a perfect...
