How Much Can You Get for Suing Your Employer?
The question of how much an employment lawsuit is worth doesn't have a single answer — and any source that gives you one...
Category: Employment & Workplace Rights
What counts as wrongful termination, how to file an unpaid wages claim, and workers’ comp basics for employees and gig workers — practical answers for people dealing with a workplace problem right now.
How to Sue Your Employer: A Step-by-Step Guide
Suing an employer is a multi-step legal process that follows a specific sequence regardless of what the employer did wrong....
How Long Do You Have to Sue for Wrongful Termination?
The deadline to sue for wrongful termination is the most important fact in any employment case — and it's the one most...
Can You Sue for Wrongful Termination?
The phrase "wrongful termination" gets used loosely to mean any firing that feels unfair. Legally, it means something...
Are Salaried Employees Required to Work Weekends Without Overtime?
The question comes up constantly, and the answer frustrates most people who ask it: whether a salaried employee is entitled...
How to File an OSHA Complaint Without Fear of Workplace Retaliation
Most people who contact me about unsafe working conditions aren't asking how to fix the hazard. They're asking whether...
Workplace Privacy Rights: Can Your Employer Monitor Your Personal Devices?
The answer depends on four things: whether you're using a company network, what your employment agreement says, which state...
Understanding “At-Will” Employment: What It Really Means for Your Job Security
At-will employment does not mean your employer can fire you for any reason. That's the single most common misreading of the...
Are You Owed Overtime Pay? A Simple Guide to FLSA Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status
Your employer calling you "salaried" doesn't automatically mean you're exempt from overtime. That distinction trips up more...
Are Non-Compete Clauses Legal in California?
No. Non-compete clauses are not legal in California for employees. The state has banned them since 1872, and two laws that...
Can You Sue for Wrongful Termination?
Yes, you can sue for wrongful termination — but not simply because you think the firing was unfair. In the US, most...
Are Non-Competes Enforceable in Texas?
Yes, non-competes are enforceable in Texas, but only the ones that meet a specific legal test. Texas law requires a...