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WORKPLACE BULLYING

Workplace bullying, or psychological harassment, is destructive behavior in the form of repeated unreasonable actions, verbal conduct, or gestures that are hostile and unwanted. Workplace...

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REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE INTERACTIVE PROCESS

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allows individuals with qualified disabilities to request reasonable accommodations from their employers. When an employee requests an accommodation, the...

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: STATE AND FEDERAL WAGE VIOLATIONS

One of the most important reasons for writing our weekly wage and hour blog posts is that we understand the importance of individuals knowing their...

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CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS: VIOLACIONES SALARIALES ESTATALES Y FEDERALES

Una de las razones más importantes para escribir los mensajes semanales en el blog de salario y hora es que entendemos la importancia de que...

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VACATION, HOLIDAY, AND SICK PAY MYTHS REVEALED

Myth: The law requires that my employer provide paid time off for vacation. FACT: Federal law does not require payment for time not worked, such...

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ALL WORKERS, WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE DOCUMENTS, HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE PAID FOR THEIR WORK UNDER THE LAW.

The United States Fair Labor Standards Act requires that employers pay their workers for all hours worked, and for overtime (time and a half) for...

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TODOS LOS TRABAJADORES, SEAN O NO SEAN DOCUMENTADOS, TIENEN EL DERECHO DE SER PAGADOS POR SU TRABAJO A BASE DE LA LEY.

La Acta Federal de Igualdad en labor de Los Estados Unidos, requiere que los empleadores les paguen a sus trabajadores por todas las horas trabajadas...

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CALL CENTER EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO PAY FOR ALL HOURS WORKED

Call center employees (for example, telemarketers, customer service representatives, customer support desk employees, and account collections employees) are entitled to be paid for every hour...

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You Were Fired… But Was It Wrongful Termination?

Losing a job, whether you expect it or not, is extremely stressful. Meeting with a lawyer can help you sort out whether you have legal...

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