How Much Notice Should You Give When Quitting a Job?
Wondering how much notice you should give when quitting a job? Learn whether two weeks’ notice is legally required, when a contract may require notice, and what to consider before resigning.
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Can Your Employer Require Professional Behavior Outside of Work?
Can your employer control your behavior outside of work? Learn what employees should know about off-duty conduct, social media, employer policies, and workplace discipline.
Are Employee Handbooks Legally Binding?
Employee handbooks aren’t automatically contracts. Learn when handbook policies may be legally binding, why disclaimers matter, and what to do if your employer doesn’t follow its policies.
Employee Handbook: Everything Employees Need to Know
Learn what an employee handbook is, what’s included, whether it’s legally binding, and how it affects your rights at work. Our complete guide explains everything employees need to know.
Can a Company Withdraw a Job Offer?
Can a company withdraw a job offer after you accept? Learn when it’s legal, when it may violate the law, and what rights employees have.
Can You Be Fired Without Warning?
Can your employer fire you without warning? Learn how at-will employment works, when termination is illegal, and what rights employees have.
Can My Employer Force Me to Work Overtime?
Federal law sets no limit on how many hours an adult can be required to work — it only requires that the hours be paid. But 18 states restrict mandatory overtime for nurses, union contracts often govern it, and disability, religious and safety grounds can support a refusal. Here’s where the line sits.
Fired Without Proof: Is It Legal?
Can an employer fire you without proof? Learn when a termination based on suspected misconduct may be legal—and when discrimination, retaliation, or another unlawful reason could make the firing illegal.
Can I Sue My Employer If I Was Terminated During an Investigation?
Learn when you can sue your employer if you were terminated during an investigation, including wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, and your legal rights.