Category: Employment Law

Initiative 77 is a proposed will in Washington D.C. that addresses the need to rage the minimum wage for tipped workers. Currently, the minimum wage for tipped workers is $3.33 an hour. The initiative is looking to increase it the current minimum wage by…

For much of the controversy surrounding the New Deal in the 1930s, one of the major accomplishments on behalf of American workers was a federal law called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938. Much of the current labor laws and…

It’s the first day of your new hire arriving on the job. You’re excited to introduce him or her to your company and get him or her started on her new position and teach what needs to be taught for a productive…

Given the many high profile cases in the media, it is crucial for any business to understand its responsibility to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Generally, sexual harassment is deemed to be a form of sex discrimination under Title VII of…

Many individuals who work hard to earn a living may not realize that they work “at will.” This means they can be fired without good cause, or without any cause at all. While there are legitimate reasons an employee can be fired,…

There are a variety of state and federal laws that make it illegal for employers to discriminate based on certain characteristics when making decisions about hiring, terminating, promoting, demoting or compensating employees, or any other terms and conditions of employment. Employers are…

The contemporary workplace has become increasingly complicated as many businesses are governed by a wide range of state and federal employment laws. Moreover, the relationship between employers and employees has also become more complex, particularly as the work force becomes more diverse.…