One way employers have tried to get around employment laws to make people working for them sign “Independent Contractor Agreements.” That way, they don’t have to pay overtime, unemployment, or obey a lot of other rules. Unfortunately for them, the courts are wise to their games and look beyond what a worker
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At-will employment means that either an employee or an employer can end their relationship at any time for any reason. In practice, it means that your employer can fire you at any time for any reason at all or even for no reason. It’s the default rule in every state except Montana.
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Title VII is the federal statute that protects many workers from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, and sex. This infographic will give you a basic rundown on what’s banned, who’s protected, and what legal remedies are available if your rights are violated. Cannon Law presents
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So this article recently popped up on my twitter feed (@sam__cannon). You should check it out; it’s interesting. Since I’m on the employees’ side though, I thought I’d add my two cents about when an employee should get an employment lawyer. I’d love to sit here and tell you to hire a lawyer at
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What Law Governs Sexual Harassment Claims in Colorado? Both Colorado and federal law forbid sexual harassment. The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), codified at C.R.S. § 24-34-402, makes sexual harassment illegal under state law. Federally, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e) prohibits it as well. What
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All on July 21, 2014
Over the weekend, an interesting employment law story boiled over. Chris Kluwe is going to sue the Minnesota Vikings for discrimination. The story has been pretty well covered, but I’m going to add my thoughts to the discussion. Background Minnesota has a long history of protecting gay rights. In fact, the state
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The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents employers from discriminating against their employees because they have a disability. Sounds simple right? Well, there’s a little more to it than that. This article outlines the basics of the law of disability discrimination. Who is Disabled? Someone is disabled if they have a physical or
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All on July 7, 2014
Well, that didn’t take long. As soon as I write an article about disability discrimination, the law changes. The EEOC issued guidance today making it clear that pregnancy discrimination is illegal. This means that employers can’t discriminate against you because you are pregnant. If they put workers with injured backs on light
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Workplace discrimination and harassment often result in employees being fired or quitting to escape the hostile environment. If this happens to you, recovering damages is great, but it won’t help you pay your bills during the litigation process. Sometimes litigation is unavoidable, but early actions can help prevent problems before they start.
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Most people know that employers are required to pay overtime to employees who work extra. But, few people know the details of when employers must pay overtime and how much employees are entitled to. This article will take you through the basics of who is entitled to overtime, when they’re entitled to
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