Can Your Employer Fire You During Medical Leave?
Wave after wave of layoffs is hitting Silicon Valley. Companies from Amazon to Microsoft to Google have fired thousands of workers each, allegedly in ...
Can You Pursue a Jury Trial for Employment Rights Violations?
Most employment rights lawsuits that make the news end one of two ways: the case is settled out of court for “an undisclosed sum,” ...
Weird Work Schedules: Your Right to Breaks and Overtime
In the US, the 9-to-5 weekday work schedule is often considered the default. However, the number of jobs that actually abide by this rule ...
Equal Pay Day: How Women Can Pursue Equitable Compensation in the Workplace
When is Equal Pay Day? This year, it’s March 14th, 2023. This national day of awareness highlights how far into the new year the ...
What It Means to Provide a Safe and Healthy Workplace
Today, many people take the right to a safe workplace for granted. Federal and state laws require employers to meet basic safety standards to ...
Consumer Rights Advocates Demand Change to Credit Reporting Industry
If you’ve ever thought that the credit reporting and scoring system seems too complicated, you’re not alone. A major consumer rights advocacy non-profit has ...
