Many salaried employees don’t realize that they may be eligible for overtime (OT) pay. They may have even been told by their employer when they went from an hourly position to a salaried one that they could no longer get OT – that because they were being paid more,...
Unfairly losing your job can be a stressful experience. Beyond the disruption in your income and the potential impact on your career advancement, your sense of security and mental well-being could also be affected. A wrongful termination lawsuit against your employer...
Receiving a job offer is an exciting moment for most people. Professionals attempting to develop their careers are often enthusiastic about opportunities that provide training, unique experience or better compensation. Typically, people have the easiest time securing...
The arrival of a new foster child is a significant and often stressful transition for any family. As a result, taking time away from work to focus on bonding and adjustment is generally wise, whenever doing so is possible. In the United States, the Family and Medical...
One problem that job applicants encounter is discriminatory language in job postings that makes them feel like they cannot apply for particular positions. If they do, they don’t think they’ll even be considered. This does not necessarily mean that discriminatory...
Many workplaces conduct performance reviews to assess employee contributions and identify areas for improvement. Employees who consistently receive positive feedback might feel secure in their jobs. But what happens if you’re unexpectedly fired despite a history of...
It’s only natural for people to be curious about how much money their colleagues earn. An employee expects their wages to be roughly equivalent to those earned by others in the same or similar positions. Of course, there may be some differentiation if one employee has...
Hourly workers in Idaho understand that each paycheck that they earn will reflect the value of the number of hours they worked, according to the hourly rate of pay outlined in their employment contracts. Many workers try to get as close to 40 hours as possible. Others...
The Family Medical Leave Act is a federal law that provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. It's a crucial legislation for employees across the United States, offering necessary time off to deal with...
Noncompete agreements are meant to protect a company's trade secrets and competitive advantage. However, there may be times when noncompete agreements can become overly restrictive. If it comes to a point when it already impacts your ability to make a living, what...
