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11 guides in Employment
Workplace Retaliation: What It Is, What's Protected, and What to Do
Workplace retaliation is when an employer punishes you for a legally protected act, like complaining or taking leave. Learn the protected-activity-to-adverse-action chain and what to do.
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Severance Agreements: What to Look For Before You Sign
A severance agreement trades pay for your signature on a legal release. Learn what you are giving up, the OWBPA review and revocation rules for workers 40+, and the red flags to catch first.
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FMLA Leave: Who Qualifies, What It Covers, and How to Request It
FMLA gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. Learn who qualifies, what it covers, and how to request it.
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How Much Does an Employment Lawyer Cost? Fees and Who Pays Them
What a worker pays an employment lawyer for a document review, an exit negotiation or a claim, which laws make the employer pay your fees, and how the fee is taxed.
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Employee vs. Independent Contractor: How to Tell If You've Been Misclassified
Misclassified workers can lose overtime, minimum wage, and benefits. Learn how the ABC, economic-realities, and IRS tests decide if you're really an employee.
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How to File an EEOC Complaint: A Step-by-Step Guide
A plain-English, step-by-step guide to filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC, including deadlines, what to expect, and when to get a lawyer.
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Unpaid Overtime: How to Know If You're Owed Money and What to Do
How to tell whether you are owed overtime under federal and state law, what counts as 'hours worked,' and the steps to recover unpaid overtime wages from your employer.
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What Is Wrongful Termination? A Complete Guide for Workers
Wrongful termination is being fired for an illegal reason, not just an unfair one. Learn the legal exceptions to at-will employment, how to spot an unlawful firing, and what steps to take.
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Workplace Discrimination: Your Rights Under Federal and State Law
Workplace discrimination means being treated worse at work because of a protected characteristic like race, sex, age, disability, or religion. This guide explains your rights under federal and state law and the steps to take if it happens to you.
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What Is a Hostile Work Environment? Legal Definition and What to Do
A plain-English explanation of what legally counts as a hostile work environment, the severe-or-pervasive standard, how it differs from a bad boss, and the steps to protect your rights.
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Complete GuideEmployment Lawyers Near Me: What They Do and How to Find One
A plain-English overview of what employment lawyers do, the workplace problems they handle, what consultations and fees look like, and how to find and choose the right attorney near you.
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