On May 2, 2022, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a new law to amend the definition of employment for independent contractors. It took effect on July 1, 2022, and reclassified many independent contractors as employees. Georgia also enacted an employer-friendly…
Various laws protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. Employers are prohibited from using policies and practices disproportionately affecting applicants and employees in protected classes. Common Types of Employer Discrimination The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces laws that…
Putting in an honest day’s work means you should earn an honest day’s pay. What happens when you go above and beyond and work overtime? Overtime regulations can be complicated. If you don’t understand your rights, you may be leaving…
Being fired can trigger pain and frustration, especially if you believe you've been wrongfully terminated. You may also feel vulnerable because it seems your employer has all the power. It can feel like you have lost control over your life…
If you have witnessed workplace violations in your place of employment or uncovered evidence that your employer is defrauding the government, you may feel that it is your duty to expose the wrongdoing. Calling out corporate misconduct and fraudulent behavior…
Employees deserve to be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace and to be free from harassment and discrimination. If you are the victim of a hostile work environment, you could be entitled to seek compensation “Hostile work environment”…
The United States Office of Special Counsel (OSC) handles reports of wrongdoings within the federal government’s executive branch from employees, federal employees, and employment applicants. In other words, the OSC helps whistleblowers in their claims. The office protects federal employees…
If you’ve received a notice of proposed removal, that’s your notice that your employer intends to terminate you. As a federal employee, you have certain rights after receiving this type of notice. You might be able to appeal the decision…
If you are an employee and you feel that you are facing discrimination because of your advancing age, you may think that this is simply an inevitable consequence of getting older. However, if you and other older workers at your…
If a person of authority at your workplace has employed a member of their own family or has actively advocated for their employment in some way, it is reasonable to feel aggrieved. The situation can have a lot of undesired…
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