Labor and Employment Articles

• Employee Benefits Required by Law
  In difficult economic times, most people are grateful for work. Most of us expect to work harder and to forgo bonuses and other perks. However, there are … More
• Blowing the Whistle
  Most Americans depend on their jobs. For most of us, our job is our livelihood and we are dependent on the money that it brings in to meet our living … More
• Unemployment Benefits
  A job loss can be both scary and overwhelming. There are many details to attend to, not the least of which is finding a new job. However, while you search … More
• How to Negotiate a Successful Severance Package
  Emotions can run high when an employee is laid off from a job. Many employees want to simply pack up their personal stuff, leave and begin moving on with their … More
• Laid Off? Things to Take Care of Immediately
  Everyone reacts to a job lay off in their own individual way. Some people panic and try to find another job immediately. Other people relax and take some … More
• The "For Good Cause" Defense to Employment Discrimination Claims
  Employers may not fire employees for discriminatory reasons such as their age, sex, disability, religion, race, or national origin. However, sometimes employers are … More