It can be unsettling if you hear that the company you work for has filed bankruptcy. Many employees assume that if their company filed bankruptcy, they are not going to get paid. While this may be true, it is not always the case. A bankruptcy filing does not necessarily mean that you will not receive…
Employers mandating the COVID-19 vaccine is a concern for a lot of employees. As offices begin to open, employers are requiring their employees to show proof of vaccination. Many employees question how a company can force something upon their body, and whether it is legal to do so. If you do not have a valid…
My employer started an investigation regarding my behavior. I was terminated before I could even tell my side of the story. My co-workers provided statements, but I was not allowed an opportunity. And, I did not do anything wrong! Is this legal? Can I sue? Many employees find themselves in a state of shock after…
Q: I told my boss that I will be leaving in a few months to go to school. She told me to put in my 2 weeks notice now and she will start to look for my replacement. I still want to work for the next few months. Can she make me quit? A: Your…
In most cases, yes, you can be fired if your employer requires you to work in the office and you refuse. If you are scared to return to the office because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that may not be enough. You will need a legal reason and being scared or nervous is not a legal…
You can use your Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for qualified medical expenses for your spouse or a dependent, including dependent relatives, even if the person is not a listed on your High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The answer to your question really depends on whether your HSA funds will be used on a…
Whether your employer is required to give you a paycheck stub will depend on the state in which you live. There is no federal law that requires an employer to provide paycheck stubs to their employees. Federal law only states that your employer is required to keep accurate records of hours worked and wages paid….
The ownership rights to your work depends on whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. Let’s first discuss the definition of work product and then look at your employee classification and how that affects ownership rights. Work Product Work product is anything that you make, complete or even just think of for the…
Some companies disqualify as much as 75% of their job candidates based solely on the phone interview. The phone interview is just as important as a direct one-on-one interview or a panel interview as it is the only one that gets you through the door. Taking the time to prepare your answers to possible interview…
According to a recently written Department of Labor (DOL) opinion letter, parents can take FMLA leave to attend special education meetings, specifically Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. What qualifies as an IEP meeting? An IEP is an individualized educational program provided for a child that qualifies through evaluation. Once your child qualifies for an IEP,…