The gender pay gap seemed to be headed in the right direction. According to the Pew Research Center analysis, the gap improved from 65 cents on the dollar to 80 cents from 1982-2002. But, in 2022, women were making 82 percent of what a man was making. That’s only a two percent increase in the…
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 41.9% of adults are obese in the United States, the highest in history. Employees that are obese can be unfairly stereotyped. And while studies have shown that obese employees have increased health care costs and lost productivity for employers, not all obese employees can…
Many independent contractors wonder if they should be an employee. There are both positives and negatives of being an employee and an independent contractor. So, which is better? There is no straight answer. It will depend on what is most important to you and your particular circumstances. We lay out the benefits of both to…
The amount of student loan debt in the United States is in the trillions. Many employees are finding it hard to make ends meet because of that hefty monthly loan payment. They’re trying to get raises or, even though they like their job, are looking elsewhere to make more money. What if your employer could…
Employees are usually cautious when discussing their salary at work. Many fear that they will be reprimanded for telling their co-workers what they make. Some even fear that they will be terminated. Can you be fired for discussing your salary with your co-workers? No, you cannot be fired for discussing your salary with other employees….
Employers like to ensure not only a safe work environment, but also one that is productive. One of the ways they try to enforce this is through drug testing. Drug tests are most common during the employee screening process, but some employers require random drug testing for existing employees. Can your employer make you get…
There are many reasons why an employer may want a doctor’s note. Maybe you requested sick leave for a health related issue or are taking unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Or, maybe you have sustained a work related injury and are out of work on workers’ compensation. Whether your employer…
You’ve worked hard all year and you have finally decided to take that much needed vacation. One problem. Your employer says no. Beyond frustrated, you wonder, is it legal? Can your employer deny your vacation request? They’re your earned vacation days after all. Unfortunately, your employer can legally deny your vacation request, with a few…
You are currently taking time under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and a holiday falls on the week that you are taking leave. Is it legal for your employer to count the holiday towards your bank of FMLA days? The answer to this question will depend on when you are taking leave and…
Can Employers Record You at Work Legally? Updated 5/2026 Workplace surveillance has become standard in many industries, but it still raises an uncomfortable question for employees: can employers record you at work legally? The short answer is yes—employers often can record employees—but there are important limits under federal and state law, especially when it comes…