Employment Law
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY AFTER YOU ARE TERMINATED!
If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being terminated, be careful what comments you make on public forums, including Facebook, Twitter, blogs and...
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF FMLA LEAVE AVAILABLE TO YOU
Most employees are aware that they have protections under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to take leave from work under certain circumstances....
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...
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...
SELF-CARE RIGHT UNDER FEDERAL FMLA REDUCED IN RECENT U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION
The assault on state employees continues unabated. This time the blow was delivered by the U. S. Supreme Court. In a 5-4 decision issued March...
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...
KEY COMPONENTS TO SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS, FROM AN EMPLOYEE’S PERSPECTIVE
Hawks Quindel attorneys frequently advise clients about the terms of a severance or separation agreement. When an employer wants to end the employment of an...
NLRB POSTING WILL RAISE AWARENESS OF WORKERS’ RIGHTS
Last August, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) passed a rule requiring employers to post a notice explaining workers’ rights under federal law to act...
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...