Part-time work counts toward FMLA — there’s no full-time requirement. What matters is 1,250 hours in the preceding year, which averages about 24 hours a week. The catch: paid vacation, sick days and holidays don’t count toward it, and neither does last year’s FMLA leave.
Why did you leave your last job? Learn how to answer the interview question honestly — whether you were laid off, quit, or fired — with sample answers for every situation and the phrasings that cost people offers.
What is constructive dismissal? Learn when quitting your job can legally count as being fired, common examples, the test courts use, and what to do if your employer is pushing you out.
What should you do if your employer doesn’t pay you? Learn how to document unpaid wages, request payment, understand your rights, and escalate the problem if your employer refuses to pay.
Can you be fired for being pregnant? Learn what federal law says about pregnancy discrimination, pregnancy accommodations, leave, layoffs, and what to do if you believe your employer terminated you because of your pregnancy.
Can ADHD qualify as a disability under the ADA? Learn what the law says about ADHD in the workplace, including reasonable accommodations, employee protections, disclosure, and employer responsibilities.
Which job search websites are actually worth using? Compare the best job sites for general searches, remote jobs, startups, technology, students, and more.
Why do employers make you fill out a job application after you already submitted a resume? Learn why employers use both documents and what job seekers should know.
Is your paycheck wrong? Learn how to identify missing hours, incorrect pay, overtime errors, improper deductions, and other common paycheck mistakes—and what to do if your employer won’t fix them.
What is FICA tax? Learn how Social Security and Medicare taxes affect your paycheck, including 2026 tax rates, wage limits, Additional Medicare Tax, and more.
