Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Use the law and your employer's complaint procedures to protect yourself from on-the-job harassment.
Assert Your Right to Fair Compensation—Equal Pay for Comparable Work Men and women doing the same work are entitled to earn the same pay.
Combating Racial and Ethnic Discrimination in Employment Discrimination in the workplace hasn't gone away. Here's what it is -- and advice on what to do if you think it's happening to you.
Employment Termination FAQ - Know Your Rights Fair Compensation and Time Off - Your Questions Answered Independent Contractor Work: Your Questions Answered Navigating Age Discrimination: Understanding Your Legal Protections State and federal laws protect workers from discrimination based on their age.
Navigating Estimated Tax Payments for Self-Employed Professionals Contractors and consultants have to pay estimated taxes every quarter.
Navigating IRS Audits for the Self-Employed: A Guide by Merrick Law Firm LLC The IRS keeps a close eye on self-employed individuals. Here's what it looks for.
Navigating Mandatory Workplace Assessments Learn the rules on medical exams, drug screens, lie detector tests, and psychological profiles.
Navigating Smoke-Free Workplace Initiatives As health concerns increase, more and more workplaces are going smoke-free.
Navigating Unsafe Work Conditions - A Guide by Merrick Law Firm LLC Steps to take if you think conditions at your workplace pose a hazard to your health or safety.
Protecting Your Right to Privacy in the Workplace Find out what you need to prove if you want to sue your employer for violating your privacy at work.
Protect Your Workplace Safety Rights Without Fear The law prohibits your employer from punishing you for asserting your rights under workplace safety laws.
The Perils of Deception in the Job Application Process It may help you get the job, but you could pay for it later.
Understanding Arbitration Agreements in the Workplace Employers are increasingly asking workers to give up their rights, so watch what you sign.
Understanding Workers' Compensation - Frequently Asked Questions Understanding Your Legal Rights Upon Employment Termination Tips on severance packages, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and final paychecks.
Understanding Your Protection Against Religious Discrimination in the Workplace Employers must not discriminate against employees based on their religion, and they must accommodate employees' needs to practice their faiths.
Understanding Your Rights: Family and Medical Leave Get information about all of the laws and benefits you may be entitled to before taking a leave.
Understanding Your Rights to Compensation for Non-Working Hours Find out the rules regarding pay for things like on-call time, sleep time, education, training, and breaks.
Understanding Your Rights to Unemployment Benefits Not everyone who loses a job is entitled to unemployment benefits. Find out if you are.
Upholding Employee Rights in Your Workplace Learn how to protect your rights in the workplace and get results.
Workplace Communication Monitoring: What's Legal? Understand the privacy laws that cover your telephone, voicemail, email, and Internet use at work.
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