A wrongful termination lawsuit may be brought when a former employee alleges that he or she was fired for an illegal reason or purpose. Wrongful termination claims can cost the defendant business money and credibility with future workers, bankers, and vendors. Taking time to learn about national and state employment laws and creating company policies that adhere to them make wrongful termination…
Non-compete agreements are an important matter that every company should take seriously. In fact, Nike recently settled a lawsuit against formers designers who ‘defected’ to Adidas to help them open up a design center in New York. Non-compete agreements are critical to protecting the company and its future profits. What are the Legal Requirements for a Non-Compete Agreement? Every non-compete agreement…
Retaliation is the act of firing, demoting, harassing, or otherwise “getting even” with a person, who complained, testified in an investigation, or appeared in court. The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissions forbids retaliation when hiring, firing, paying, assigning work, laying off, promoting, training, or giving employee benefits. Piercing the Corporate Veil Piercing the corporate veil is not only a theory. It is a practice.…
It is quite natural for you to want to expand your employment options after certain amount of experience in an industry. If you have worked for a company for a number of years, you have likely attained a great deal of knowledge that will allow you to open your own practice in the same industry. However, many unscrupulous competitors may…
When you’re fired by your employer, the first emotion might be confusion, anger or depression. However, look a little deeper and try to find out the reason behind the termination. If you are an Illinois resident and you are fired because your boss illegally obtained your credit report, your employer has actually broken the law by firing you and there…
For many employees, working more than 40 hours per week is all too common. When most employees work more than 40 hours per week, they are considered to be working overtime and are entitled to additional compensation at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate of pay. However, some employees who have been promised extra pay for working overtime find they…
If you were denied a job because of your age, then it is important to note that you have legal protections. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who are over the age of 40. Lyndon B Johnson signed this bill into law. Employers are not allowed to hire, fire or discharge someone…
When you work for a company, you expect to be treated fairly. You might not always get everything that you want, but you should always expect to be treated with respect and courtesy. When the people around you are treated differently than you, though, your workplace becomes less safe for you – and less safe for the community around you.…
If you boil away everything else, there is a simple tie between an employer and employee. The employee agrees to do work, and the employer agrees to pay him or her a set wage. This is the core of the relationship in the American business world, and it’s something that should rarely ever be upset. When an employee stops doing work,…
Breach of contract is a claim seen in many courtrooms around America. Employers who do not follow the terms of your employment contract may be held liable in court. You have rights, but you must consult with an attorney before proceeding with your case. Suing your employer is a slippery slope if you do not work with the right lawyer.…