Obama's Overtime Rules: the Courts Step In
Yesterday, November 22, 2016, a Texas federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction banning the US Department of Labor from...
New Overtime Rules -- Update
As of yesterday, November 22, 2016, a federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction banning the US Department of Labor...
Should I disclose my mental health disability to my employer?
First, it is not uncommon for individuals to develop or sustain a mental health disability over the course of their career. The National...
I damaged something at work. Can my employer make me pay for it?
No. It is illegal for the employer to shift the normal costs of doing business -- such as an item that becomes damaged or broken in the...
I hate my job and want to quit. Do I have any legal options to mitigate the risk of quitting?
I talk to a lot of people who hate their jobs. They're on the verge. Their boss is terrible. They've worked their hearts out but it's...
Retaliation against whistleblowers: a new case from the Massachusetts Appeals Court
I've been speaking with a lot of people recently who have been subject to retaliation resulting from their whistle-blowing activities....