When you start a new job, your employer will likely ask you to sign an employment contract. These contracts typically outline your responsibilities, compensation and other conditions related to your job. You may run into legal trouble if you violate certain elements...

Arbitration agreements are common in employment contracts. You may wonder if it is in your best interests to sign a contract that includes one. It can help to understand what they are and what they mean to you before you sign. According to Mighty Recruiter, an...

Sexual harassment compromises the health of the victim in any industry or profession, but in health care, the behaviors can jeopardize patients, as well. Sexual harassment violates safety culture in health care institutions.  According to The Joint Commission, every...

Despite advancing social awareness, upon hearing a reference to sexual harassment at work, most people today automatically picture or think about a woman being harassed in some form by a man. That woman may also commonly hold a position of lower rank compared to the...

An employment contract can be a good thing that provides you with job stability. It also ensures that you understand the job expectations and duties.  However, employment contracts can also be harmful depending on the conditions and terms contained within. Business...

As the COVID-19 outbreak ravished the country, lawmakers scrambled to pass new laws to provide economic benefits to workers who became ill or who were otherwise negatively impacted by the pandemic. One of the most sweeping laws was passed as a result: the Families...

Many workers in Texas are asked to sign some type of employment agreement. If one isn't required to sign a formal contract, their relationship with the employer may be governed by company policies or state employment laws. Employment agreements typically include...

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