Workplace Email Privacy: What Every Employee Should Know
Workplace Email Privacy: What Every Employee Should Know Email is the backbone of workplace communication. But how private are your work emails? If you’ve ever …
LEGAL
Can An Employer Confiscate Your Personal Phone?
While employers do have some authority to regulate phone use in the workplace, their power to physically take your personal property is limited. Here we dive deeper into the legal and practical aspects of this issue.
10 Hidden Employment Contract Clauses You Should Know
Many employees quickly glance over employment contracts before signing them. However, there are many important employment contract clauses that should be taken very seriously. Here are ten clauses in employment contracts that are often overlooked that you should know.
What Does a Background Check Show?
If you’ve ever been asked to undergo a background check as part of a job application or during your employment, you might have felt a bit of anxiety. What exactly are they looking for and what will your background check show?
Can Your Employer Call Your Doctor?
If you’ve ever taken a sick day or needed medical leave, how far can your employer go to verify your condition. Specifically, can they call your doctor?
Do You Have To Tell Your Employer About A DUI?
A DUI is a criminal offense in all 50 states. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to tell your employer. We discuss it here.
Can Your Employer See Your Browsing History?
Have you ever wondered if your boss can peek at what you’re doing online during work hours? We discuss whether your employer can see your browsing history and what you should know to protect your privacy at work.
Is an Employee Handbook a Contract?
Many employees are given an employee handbook along with other documents when they start a new job. Is the employee handbook a contract between you and your employer, especially if you signed something?
Should You Record Getting Fired?
Recording your company firing you seems to be a hot trend these days. Because many employees still work remotely, a lot of these termination meetings …
Can Your Employer Look At Your Text Messages?
Can Your Employer Look at Your Text Messages? Texting has become part of everyday life, both at home and at work. Many employees use text …