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The way your employer classifies you affects their obligations and your rights. As an employee, you have the protection of certain laws and specific workplace programs, like workers' compensation and unemployment insurance. As an independent contractor, you are...
You may have heard the term whistleblower before, but if not, it refers to someone who reports insider knowledge about illegal activities that are happening within an organization or company. Whistleblowers are protected against retaliation, which aims to help people...
Workers in the United States have protection from both federal and state laws. You have the right to a harassment and discrimination-free workplace. You should be able to trust that your employer complies with best practices regarding workplace safety. You should not...
Earning a salary is a career goal for many people. A salaried position is likely a more stable one that the company intends to retain permanently, as opposed to hourly, seasonal positions that may only last for a few months. Salaried workers often receive benefits,...
As a general rule, at-will employment means that the working relationship is being maintained due to the will of both parties. One party is the employer and the other is the employee. If either one of them decides that they would like to end that relationship, they...
Numerous federal and state laws aim to protect the rights of workers. Workers have the right to demand a harassment-free and discrimination-free workplace. They have the right to a safe work environment that complies with industry regulations. They also have the right...
If you get pregnant, you may be wondering what your rights are. Fortunately, you do have excellent rights thanks to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Since this act was enacted, it has been a law that employers may not discriminate against workers due to pregnancy,...
Federal law and California state laws support the right of workers to receive overtime compensation. Federal law requires that companies pay workers at least 150% of their average hourly wage if they work more than 40 hours in a given workweek. California expands on...
A Performance Improvement Plan is a formal document that tells you what kinds of deficiencies you have as an employee. This plan also includes steps for you to take to turn those performance issues around, so that you may keep your position at the company without...
As a worker, it’s important for you to be classified correctly. You want to make sure that you are either an employee or independent contractor. What’s the difference? At the core, an independent contractor is contracted in to perform a job according to set terms....