How information can a past employer share with a prospective employer about reason for leaving?

Your former employer can share almost anything it wants with a prospective employer that asks it for a reference. The main restrictions are: -...

Can my employer change my rate of pay from hourly to salary exempt?

In general, your employer is free to change the terms and conditions of your employment at any time. One of the things your employer can NOT...

Employment Discrimination: What's the laws around treatment of family vs. non-family members in a small business?

Nepotism is legal. If your employer believes that it is a good idea to pay family members for sitting around eating bon-bons all day while the...

In order to be eligible for unemployment insurance, you have to be unemployed through no fault of your own. If you quit your job, you are usually...

This is legal. Almost all workers in the United States are employed "at will," which means the employer can legally fire them at any time, and for...

Can my employer fire me for drinking on the job when I didn't?

This is a type of unfairness for which the law provides no recourse. It is legal for your employer to fire you on the basis of a mistaken belief...

When can you find a school negligent?

When you are injured in the course of your employment, Workers Compensation is your exclusive remedy. You cannot bring a lawsuit for negligence...

In order to be eligible for Paid Family Leave, you must be employed or actively looking for work at the time your family leave begins. Because you...

Is it legal for my boss to videotape me without my knowledge?

Under North Carolina law, if you were warned of the monitoring and still continued with the conversation, it is legal for your boss to record the...

Can I be on unemployment and still apply for and win an SSI case?

If you're receiving unemployment benefits, you probably are getting too much money to qualify for SSI. SSI is a needs-based program. To be...