It looks like wildfire smoke is becoming a fact of life for many Americans. What rights do you have if your workplace is in one of the dangerously smoky areas? OSHA actually has a web
page about wildfires. It
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New Laws Protect Pregnant and Nursing Workers
Two new federal laws that President Biden signed on December 29, 2022 will provide more protection for pregnant and nursing workers. While pregnancy discrimination is already illegal, these laws provide additional protection.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: This law goes…
Can My Employer Trash Me In Job References?
I constantly hear comments like, “I know my employer is only legally allowed to give out my dates of employment and job title.” The people who say this are so sure this is the law. They’re also wrong, wrong, wrong.…
DOL’s New Rule On Classification of Employees Vs. Contractors Will Benefit Workers
Last year, the Department of Labor announced a new proposed rule about how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors. The comments period has ended, so we can expect the new rule to be implemented any time. DOL noted, “As…
How Do I Prove I Was Laid Off Due to Age Discrimination?
Older
employees, along with the disabled and pregnant employees, are the most
targeted employees in layoffs. There seems to be an assumption that the “old
guys” will be retiring soon anyhow so it doesn’t matter. It does.
Targeting older employees…
Can I Secretly Record A Conversation At Work?
I thought I’d discuss a question today that I’m asked all the time in my law practice: Can I record a conversation with my employer?
Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer to this question, and a mistake can land you in
…
How Do I Get A Copy Of My Noncompete Without Alarming Management?
You don’t have a copy of your noncompete and can’t figure out how to get one without asking management, who would definitely penalize you just for asking. You want to leave but the only option you think you have would…
What Can I Do If I Lost A Job Due To A Background Check?
If your employer or potential employer is going to run a credit check, then they must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This requirement covers anything the employer is getting from a consumer reporting agency that covers personal…
How Do I Prove Sexual Harassment?
In my 36 years of experience representing employees I’ve found that retaliation seems to be the norm rather than the exception when it comes to sexual harassment. Women (and men) are justifiably afraid to report sexual harassment. Still, sexual harassment…
NLRB Makes Employers Liable For Damages For Direct and Foreseeable Harms
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled that employers are liable for compensatory damages in unfair labor practices case. This means employers are now liable for direct and foreseeable harms if they break the law. Previously, employees could only…