What happens when you, or some of your colleagues, accidentally get injured while going for a work break, or lunch? Are you eligible for workers compensation? What does workers compensation mean? What are the exceptions to this rule? Complexities can arise in certain...
What are “Qui tam” actions? Have you ever heard of “qui tam” actions? Many people haven’t. Do you know what they mean and what their function is in the world? Do you have information that your employer is defrauding the government? If you do, you may be able to bring...
A reference, or an employment reference, is someone who can comment on your personal character, work ethic, or past work experiences. References can be given to employers on request, which means you should usually wait for the employer to ask for your references...
FLSA stands for Fair Labor Standards Act that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping and child labor laws which affect full time and part time workers. FLSA covers almost all workplaces. It applies to employers whose annual sales total $500,000, or who...
What Does OSHA Stand For OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It was created in 1970 in the United States within the Department of Labor. This Act is responsible for workers safety and health protections. OSHA determines which standards apply...
When you hear the word discrimination immediately, it gets clear that we are talking about one bad phenomenon practiced by many people. But when we talk about employment discrimination things are getting even more serious, when it comes to earning a living for...