Sometimes a layoff takes employees by surprise. But there are usually signs, if you are paying attention. Here are some signs the company may be cutting back:
- Paychecks bounce or are late: If your paycheck bounces or is late
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What Are Your Employee Rights Regarding Coronavirus?
I’ve shuddered everytime I’ve read about another coronavirus quarantine, because I assume lots of folks are losing their jobs when they don’t return from vacation. So what are your rights if you’re quarantined? What are your rights if you get
What @MikeBloomberg Should Have Said About His Inappropriate Comments
When asked about the sexual harassment complaints against him, Mike Bloomberg said, ““None of them accuse me of doing anything other than, maybe, they didn’t like a joke I told.” Groan. Why wasn’t he prepared for this?
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Dear Mike Bloomberg: Here’s How You Should Have Answered the NDA Question
Without a doubt, Elizabeth Warren eviscerated Mike Bloomberg this week regarding the sexual harassment settlements his company has that contain non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). I don’t know why he wasn’t prepared for this question, as the issue has been all over
Court Says Boss Asking Questions About Oral Sex, Other Sexual Comments Not Sexual Harassment, Employee Can Be Fired For Reporting #MeToo
We had a brief respite from ridiculous rulings on sexual harassment during the past several years, but with Trump appointees now constituting 25% of the federal bench it was certain to change. The 11th Circuit had been pretty good on
Holiday Workplace Misconceptions #AllHolidaysMatter
It’s the holiday season, and there are lots of misconceptions about the laws relating to holidays in the workplace. Here are a few I’d like to clear up:Extra pay for working holidays: No federal law requires extra pay
How To Survive The Office Holiday Party Without Getting Fired
It’s time for me to remind you that your office holiday party is a minefield. Lots of people get fired for having too much fun or other party-related misbehavior. So I’m reposting the top 8 ways to get yourself fired,
OK Millennials, Just Say No To OK Boomer At Work
Sure, the OK Boomer thing is cute and funny. After all, my generation can be a bit out of touch with the modern times. So say it to your parents, your aunt, uncle, grandparents (if they’re actually boomers – they’re
Enjoy Your Summer Internship – You May Never Work In Your Field Again
In a new low for management side, the Wall Street Journal exposed the ugly practice of intern noncompetes. That’s right. Intern. Noncompetes.Let me get this straight. A college or high school student goes to work for little or no pay,
Dear Employers: You Can Go To Jail For Firing Employees Due To A Garnishment
Every once in awhile a worker comes to me after having been fired right after a court issues a garnishment order against them for child support (or another debt). This is a violation of both federal and many state’s laws.