Forced To Stay On-Call Without Pay
On-call pay can be a mystery for employees. Do you have the right to get paid for your on-call time at work? It really comes down to whether or not your time belongs mostly to you or to your employer. If you spend a considerable portion of your time working or waiting you may be […]
Who Has Fiduciary Responsibility, And What Can You Do When There Is A Breach
When you invest your money, you are taking a great deal on trust. One of the biggest things you have to trust is that the person who is handling your investments is taking their duties seriously. That is why the laws about fiduciary responsibility are stringent. So, just who do these laws apply to, and […]
How Are H1-B Visa Workers Being Exploited in California
H1-B Visa Workers are permitted temporarily into the United States to work on jobs where Americans are not available. Loopholes around the law are being exploited by employers in California to the disadvantage of many employed under the program. The original intention of the program was to meet the needs of high-tech companies who could […]
What You Can Do When You Think You’re Not Being Paid Properly
If you’re like most employees, your job probably isn’t easy. But when you think you’re being cheated on your wages, it can be especially frustrating. Unfortunately, sometimes employees aren’t properly paid or reimbursed for expenses for uniforms or other work-related costs. In some cases, workers aren’t paid for meal breaks or rest breaks. Here’s what […]
Guidelines for Becoming a Successful Whistleblower
Whistleblowers can play a huge role in protecting a society as they’re the ones who report specific wrongdoings of an organization or company. However, it takes a significant amount of courage to be a whistleblower. That’s because people who take on this job can suffer from backlash and retaliation if they act impulsively, not knowing […]