Employment

Legal Guides

• Overview of Employee Rights

  Written by attorney Donna Ballman.

  

  Many employees are confused about their rights in the workplace. You may have rights you didnt even know about, or think you have rights that dont exist. This article will cover some basic employee... more

• Types of Employment Discrimination

  Written by Avvo Staff.

  

  Employment discrimination takes many and varied forms. The most common types are briefly addressed here. If you feel any of these apply to you, it may be helpful to get legal counsel regarding... more

• Commonly used terms in employment law

  Written by Avvo Staff.

  

  Employment law is a collection of federal and state regulations and statutes governing the employer/employee relationship. Many of these laws were enacted to protect the rights of workers. Here's a... more

• Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What is the difference?

  Written by attorney Ayuban Tomas.

  

  The question of classifying someone as an employee or contractor is more complex than you think. If you are an employer and you incorrectly classify someone, it can cost you a great deal of money and... more

• Why Do I Need An Employment Lawyer? Do I Have a Case?

  Written by attorney Donna Ballman. STAFF PICK

  

  In general, there is no such thing as wrongful termination/discipline in most states if you don't have a contract saying you can only be fired for cause. So why on earth would you ever need an... more

• Retaining a Management Labor & Employment Attorney

  Written by attorney Jathan Janove.

  

  Identifying the Kind of Attorney You Need. What are the key characteristics of outside counsel that make likely a synergistic relationship? Are you looking for an attorney to plug the occasional... more