Employment Law

Employees have the right to be treated fairly and respectfully in the workplace under protections from both federal and state laws. Knowing your rights as an employee can help ensure that you are treated fairly and given the respect and…

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…

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 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 nepotism situation can have a lot of…

Have you have been denied the opportunity to apply for employment or promotion within the federal government or have had your application denied? You might have been illegally prevented from competing in employment if an agency official engaged in one…

Former President Trump took multiple measures against protecting labor workers and employees in the federal sector. One particular action prohibited federal employees from clearing their employment records. This limited the worker’s ability to apply for another job without an employer…

Federal employees accused of misconduct can face disciplinary action by the agency's official. The official must review the circumstances and consider the Douglas Factors while deciding on an appropriate penalty. It can be an uphill battle to defend yourself against…

The federal government has identified various prohibited personnel practices, or PPPs, that federal employers may not engage in when taking employment actions against employees and employee candidates. Employees who work for the federal government should familiarize themselves with the PPPs…