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Short-Term Disability: How It Works short-term disability

Short-Term Disability: How It Works

Dealing with unexpected health issues or injuries can be challenging, both physically and financially. Short-term disability (STD) insurance is designed to provide a safety net... Read More "Short-Term Disability: How It Works"
How the End of Affirmative Action Can Impact Employees affirmative action in the workplace

How the End of Affirmative Action Can Impact Employees

The Supreme Court recently ruled that affirmative action in college admissions is illegal. Higher education institutions cannot use race as a deciding factor when admitting... Read More "How the End of Affirmative Action Can Impact Employees"
Changes Your Employer Can Make Without Notice employee shocked that employer changed salary

Changes Your Employer Can Make Without Notice

Most employees in the Unites States are employees-at-will. This means that they do not have an employment contract and can be terminated for any reason... Read More "Changes Your Employer Can Make Without Notice"
Workplace Harassment: Are You Being Harassed at Work? employee being harassed

Workplace Harassment: Are You Being Harassed at Work?

If you feel uncomfortable, intimidated, or discriminated against at work, you might be experiencing workplace harassment. Unfortunately, many employees are afraid to speak up out... Read More "Workplace Harassment: Are You Being Harassed at Work?"

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The Gender Pay Gap: Why Has It Not Moved in 20 Years? man wearing white top in front of woman wearing blue long sleeved top

The Gender Pay Gap: Why Has It Not Moved in 20 Years?

The gender pay gap seemed to be headed in the right direction.... Read More "The Gender Pay Gap: Why Has It Not Moved in 20 Years?"
Can You Be Fired For Discussing Your Salary? employees seriously looking at the screen of a laptop

Can You Be Fired For Discussing Your Salary?

Employees are usually cautious when discussing their salary at work. Many fear... Read More "Can You Be Fired For Discussing Your Salary?"
When Your Employer Can Ask For A Doctor’s Note an elderly doctor writing prescription

When Your Employer Can Ask For A Doctor’s Note

There are many reasons why an employer may want a doctor's note.... Read More "When Your Employer Can Ask For A Doctor’s Note"
The company I work for filed bankruptcy and owes me money. Will I get paid? company bankruptcy

The company I work for filed bankruptcy and owes me money. Will I get paid?

It can be unsettling if you hear that the company you work... Read More "The company I work for filed bankruptcy and owes me money. Will I get paid?"
Can I be fired if I don’t return to the office?

Can I be fired if I don’t return to the office?

In most cases, yes, you can be fired if your employer requires... Read More "Can I be fired if I don’t return to the office?"
Salary History: Can an employer ask my salary history in an interview? Woman in an employment interview discussing salary history

Salary History: Can an employer ask my salary history in an interview?

It was not long ago that an employer could ask your salary... Read More "Salary History: Can an employer ask my salary history in an interview?"
Overtime Pay: Should I be paid overtime for working more than 40 hours a week? employees working overtime

Overtime Pay: Should I be paid overtime for working more than 40 hours a week?

Updated November 17, 2019   I wish I could tell you that you... Read More "Overtime Pay: Should I be paid overtime for working more than 40 hours a week?"
What is Imputed Income? employee calculating taxes

What is Imputed Income?

Imputed income is the value of a service or benefit that was... Read More "What is Imputed Income?"
My potential employer wants my salary demand. What should I say?

My potential employer wants my salary demand. What should I say?

Most people find this question difficult to answer. You don't want to... Read More "My potential employer wants my salary demand. What should I say?"