Can employers share employee information with coworkers, customers, or other companies? Learn what information employers can legally disclose and what employee information may be protected by federal or state law.
A hostile work environment is more than a workplace that feels stressful or unpleasant. Learn what legally qualifies as a hostile work environment, common examples, what usually does not qualify, and what you can do if you believe you are being harassed at work.
Can your employer install monitoring software on your personal computer? Learn when employers can require monitoring software, what they may be able to access, and what privacy protections may apply.
Can an Employer Change Its Policies Without Notice? If your employer suddenly changes a workplace rule, you may wonder whether the company is allowed to …
Can your employer deny your PTO request? Learn when employers can deny vacation time, what laws protect certain leave, and what to do if PTO is denied.
Can your employer take away earned PTO? Learn when PTO can be forfeited, how state laws differ, and what to do if your employer removes accrued vacation time.
Can your employer deduct money from your paycheck? Learn which deductions are legal, when your permission is required, and what to do about an improper deduction.
Can your employer make you work through lunch? Learn what federal and state laws say about meal breaks, unpaid lunch, working off the clock, and employee rights.
Can your employer make you work on your day off? Learn when employers can change schedules, whether you can refuse, overtime rules, and key exceptions.
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.
