At-Will Employment
At-Will Employment If you have been fired without cause, you are not alone. Most employees in the United States work for employers without an employment contract, and as such, may be fired without warning. For more information on what rights you may have under an employment contract or as an at-will employee, read below. Can […]
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful Termination You may have heard the term “wrongful termination” in a lot of situations. However, only certain types of termination are classified as “wrongful” under the law. A wrongful termination requires that you be fired for an illegal reason. Illegal reasons could include violation of antidiscrimination laws, violation of whistleblower laws, or breach of […]
Retaliation: Workers’ Compensation
Retaliation: Workers’ Compensation Filing a workers’ compensation claim may subject employees to the risk of retaliation from an employer who does not want to pay the cost. Most states, but not all, have laws that prohibit employers from retaliating against workers who file workers compensation claims. Each state’s laws are similar in many respects but […]
Leaving Your Job
Leaving Your Job This page addresses the following topics: 1. Leaving with options Take a cautious approach when discussing termination with your employer. This also includes anything that your employer may put in writing about termination in the documents that you sign before leaving a position. These documents may have important implications for your future, […]
Saving Your Job
Saving Your Job This page addresses the following topics: 1. How can my job be saved? Whether you have been laid off, your company has downsized, or you have been fired for cause, the decisions that you make within the first few hours and days of your departure from your position are very important. […]
Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim in Your State
Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim in Your State Get vital information about filing a workers compensation claim in your state. These pages will provide you with information specific to your state about filing requirements, deadlines, benefits, and appeals Select your state from the map below or from this list. Select a stateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew […]
What To Do If You Are Injured At Work
What To Do If You Are Injured At Work If you are injured at work, immediately inform your supervisor. This will start the process towards you receiving workers’ compensation. Make sure to keep copies of all forms for your records and to act quickly to prevent a delay in receiving your compensation. To learn more […]
Workers Compensation and COVID-19
Workers Compensation and COVID-19 If you experience a work-related injury or occupational disease due to COVID, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation alleviates some of the difficulty and complexity with settling differences between employees and employers, and it provides assurance that employees will be made whole again. 1. Are federal employees entitled […]
Retaliation for Union Activity/Collective Action
Retaliation for Union Activity/Collective Action This page provides answers to the following questions: 1. I’m interested in working towards organizing a union at work. Is it illegal for my employer to retaliate against me for my union activities? For most workers, organizing a union is the only way to legally require an employer to negotiate […]
Criminal Records
Criminal Records Employers have a right to see an individual’s criminal record before hiring them. However, that right has several key limitations. The decision not to hire someone based on his or her criminal record must be related to the job, meaning the criminal record indicated that the person could be a liability in that […]
