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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How To Write The Best Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you are applying for jobs and not getting a call back, it might be your resume. Even if you are the best candidate for …
5 Illegal Interview Questions and How To Answer Them
Illegal interview questions are more common than you think and may create more stress for what is already a stressful situation. Not only do you …
The Gender Pay Gap: Why Has It Not Moved in 20 Years?
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 …
Is Obesity A Disability and Are Employees Protected Under The ADA?
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 …
Independent Contractor vs Employee: Which Is Better?
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, …
How To Get Your Employer To Help Pay Off Your Student Loans
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 …