Not everyone gets advance warning that they are going to lose their job, but in some circumstances you may be able to see it coming. If that happens, taking steps to prepare for being laid off can help you get the best possible outcome for a bad situation. Here are some of the ways you can prepare yourself in the event that you may be laid off:
Author: Steven Mitchell Sack
The Cost of Wage Theft
Wage theft is a shockingly common problem, costing employees billions of dollars every year across the United States. Sadly, lost wages are just the start of the problems for employees, who may find themselves struggling with legal and financial problems as a direct or indirect result of this type of malfeasance. But what exactly is wage theft, and how does it harm employees?
New Law Prohibits Use of Credit Checks in Employment Decisions
A new law is set to go into effect in New York State on April 18, which will prohibit employers from using credit checks when making employment decisions except in limited circumstances. The law is meant to protect employees from being discriminated against due to their financial circumstances. As a result, many workers will now have an easier time getting a new job or a promotion, due to the elimination of this hurdle.
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Study Finds Employment Litigation Reached Seven Year High
According to a study by Lex Machina, federal employment litigation has reached the highest levels they have been in seven years, since before the COVID-19 pandemic. This dramatic increase in litigation has been attributed to an increase in both discrimination cases and disability accommodation cases, which have risen dramatically since 2018. This shift is attributed partly to an increase of COVID-related disability claims, as well as other shifts in the law that have made it easier to sue for employment discrimination.
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Dealing With Workplace Religious Discrimination
Religious discrimination in the workplace is, unfortunately, a far more common issue than most people realize. Not only can it have a serious impact on a person’s ability to work, but it can also have consequences that reverberate into a victim’s personal life. But what is religious discrimination, and how can you deal with it if you experience it in the workplace?
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Seven Essential Terms to Look For in Your Severance Agreement
If you have a formal employment contract and get fired, or you lose your job as part of mass layoffs, you may be offered a severance agreement. Understanding the terms in this agreement can make a major difference in how things go after you lose your job. Here are seven essential terms you should look for in your severance agreement:
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Steven Sack Speaks on FTC Dropping Noncompete Ban
Steven Sack, The Employee’s Lawyer™, recently spoke in an interview with Retail Dive about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) dropping its ban on noncompete agreements in employment contracts. The discussion came as part of a larger discussion about a high level employee who was blocked from obtaining a position at a rival company, due to a noncompete clause in her contract. The case highlights just how restrictive these provisions can be, even to people with high value positions at major companies.
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Fifth Circuit Rules NLRB May Be Unconstitutional
In a ruling that has disrupted employment law throughout the United States, the Fifth Circuit of the United States Appeals Court found that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may be unconstitutionally structured. This ruling undercuts the authority of the NLRB to make decisions on violations of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and other related legislation. If upheld, it may even bring into question the continued existence of the NLRB and the applicability of its rulings.
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How Can You Negotiate a Severance Agreement?
If you have been let go from a job, there is a chance you may have been offered a severance agreement. While many people will take these agreements without complaint, the fact of the matter is that you can negotiate them just like you would any other contract. But how exactly can you negotiate a severance agreement, and how can you get the most out of it?
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Starbucks Institutes Dress Code, Prompting Protest
Starbucks, the major coffee house chain, has announced it would institute a new dress code for its employees, requiring them to all wear similar outfits underneath their iconic green aprons. However, the move has prompted a backlash from a labor union that is currently in negotiations with Starbucks, including over terms related to a potential dress code. The union has said that the move focuses on issues that impose additional requirements on employees while doing little to actually improve operations.
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