Pregnancy Discrimination: State Law
Pregnancy Discrimination: State Law Most states have laws that provide employment protections against pregnancy discrimination. Employment discrimination includes adverse actions like firing, demoting, and refusing to hire based on a protected characteristic. Many of these laws also prohibit employers from refusing to provide reasonable accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. For example, it […]
Sexual Harassment Practical Strategies: How Do I Deal with Sexual Harassment?
Sexual Harassment Practical Strategies: How Do I Deal with Sexual Harassment? If you think you are experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace, you might not know exactly what to do first. Even after you file a complaint, it may be hard to determine how to deal with your day to day work. This page provides […]
Find an Employment Attorney
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Building Your Case
Protect Your Rights Building Your Case This page addresses the following topics for building your case in any kind of legal or quasi-legal challenge to a termination or other adverse action against you in the workplace: How do I build my case? To build a winning case, the burden is on you, your union or […]
Employee Bankruptcy and Lawsuits
Protect Your Rights Employee Bankruptcy and Lawsuits Note: If you are currently pursuing or plan to bring a lawsuit against your employer, or have filed a claim with an administrative agency such as the EEOC, it is extremely important to consult with your lawyer (both your employment lawyer and your bankruptcy lawyer, if you have one) […]
Intern Rights At Work
Intern Rights At Work Together, Workplace Fairness and Pay Our Interns have partnered to create a Know Your Rights resource for government interns & fellows. If you’re hoping to obtain a government internship in the future, or if you’re a current intern struggling to navigate the work field and want to learn more about your […]
Military Leave
Military Leave As a member of the United States Uniformed Services, you are entitled to special workplace protections under federal law. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) seeks to ensure that those who serve their country can retain their civilian employment and benefits, and can seek employment free from discrimination […]
Personnel File Laws by State
Personnel Files – State Law No federal law grants employees the right to inspect their personnel files. However, each state has its own laws regarding an employee’s ability to access personnel files; only the states listed below guarantee employees a right to access their own personnel files. Employers may also have their own policies governing […]
Unemployment Amount Calculation
Unemployment Amount Calculation The amount of Unemployment Insurance benefits you receive is dependent on a number of factors, such as your past salary, amount of severance you received from a former employer, and additional sources of income. To learn more about how your benefits are calculated, read below. 1. How much will I recieve in […]
Personnel Files
Personnel Files Personnel files are the employer’s record of your employment, and the documents that employers collect can negatively or positively affect you and your future employment. Federal law does not require employers to grant access to personnel files, but some states have laws which do provide for access. While other documents may not be […]
