The pandemic has put countless stresses upon workers and business owners in almost every industry. Amidst this upheaval, it is no surprise that wage theft is a growing problem. Many of these victims may count themselves lucky because they are not one of the millions...
While masks do not offer much protection against contracting the virus for those who wear them, individuals who wear them while contagious themselves — whether knowingly or not — can greatly reduce their chance of spreading COVID-19 to others. President Trump's recent...
Employers looking to expand their team often try to attract top talent by showing the strengths of their company and the potential opportunities the position offers. However, there is a difference between playing up positive truths about the position or the company...
More and more business have started to give employees the option to work from home on an regular basis. This flexibility allows workers to be home for scheduled visits by a cable technician or for the delivery of important packages, as well as to oversee home...
The federal laws protecting employees' rights have been weakened with the waning influence of many unions and other employee organizations. The balance now shifts further towards employers with a far-reaching National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that gives...
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is regularly in the news for its leadership on strategies for addressing health issues surrounding the pandemic. However, some will be surprised that the federal agency has now made the news for its treatment of black employees....
Many in the media and around the country expressed concern about how President Trump was remaking the Supreme Court by adding two conservative jurists to the bench. So civil rights advocates were pleasantly surprised when the highest court in the land issued an...
Citibank recently made news when it announced a startling pay gap between male and female employees. According to a report, women averaged 27% less income compared to their male peers in 2019. This is actually down from 29% in the previous year. The report also stated...
It is common for employers to utilize non-competition agreements. These contracts are often signed during onboarding as part of the employee handbook and general orientation process. Employers use them for a variety of reasons, particularly for the protection of trade...
Nearly every American has had their life drastically affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Many businesses that worked closely with customers have closed at least temporarily if they are non-essential. Essential businesses remain open with new safety protocols. Other...
