Job hunting is stressful and can be even more so if you are worried about your credit affecting the chances you’ll be hired. Financial problems are understandable when you’re out of work and the longer you are without a job the worse your financial problems become – to the point they might affect your credit. […]
Not every job requires a pre-employment physical, but if you apply to one that does it can be an intimidating experience. It’s important to understand the laws related to employment and health examinations so you can determine if you are being treated fairly. Employers have the right to consider some aspects of your health, but […]
Working for a small business has its advantages. Many people enjoy employment at a smaller company because they feel things are more personal. Everyone above them in the company knows who they are and in many cases, their ideas and concerns are better heard. There might also be more flexibility when working for a small […]
Everyone knows there are certain jobs that place value on a person’s appearance. For instance, it would be tough for someone to expect to work as a fitness model if he or she is not fit. When someone is searching for a job that requires a certain lifestyle, expectations related to appearance make sense, but […]
Employees often fail to consider the access given to employers regarding their personal information. As employees, we allow employers access to medical information, financial information, identifying information… even information about our spouses and children. We use the bathroom and possibly change clothing, and might even discuss personal issues, all the while assuming our privacy is […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New YorkSidy Diawara v. XPO Logistics Worldwide, Inc. and Ralph Wheaty Case No: 1:16-cv-03443 On May 9, 2016 Lead Plaintiff Sidy Diawara on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of New […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New YorkKeith Rozelle Taylor v. Western Beef Retail and Peter Castellana III and Timothy Kellar, Case No: 2:16-CV-02103 (ADS) (SIL). On May 2, 2016 Lead Plaintiff Keith R. Taylor on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New YorkAlejandro Hernandez and Victor Guzman v. OMG Taco Corp. II, Mohamed Alhidami and Sam Kaplan, Case No: 1:16-cv-02262 (NGG) (JO). On May 5, 2016 Lead Plaintiffs Alejandro Hernandez and Victor Guzman on behalf of themselves and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action […]
The First Amendment ensures Americans are free to practice whichever religion they choose and not be forced to worship according to the government, but this does not give everyone the freedom to do anything they want regarding religious practices. This is especially true in the workplace. Employers cannot discriminate based on religion, but they can […]
Social media continues to increase in popularity, and it seems every day there is a new platform that allow users to interact with one another in various ways. The use of social media is so prevalent that even those who don’t consider themselves tech-savvy or on top of the latest internet trends are using Facebook, […]
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