The Legal Status of Human Trafficking for Labor
Labor trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. People are brought into the United States with the promise of employment. When they arrive, they find conditions are not as promised. They usually find that the promise is false and they are forced to perform labor with little or no remuneration under the threat of arrest […]
Classifying Work Uniforms and Why It Matters
One of the most misunderstood parts of the workplace is the classification of an employee’s uniform, as the variance from one place of work to the next can make for a messy application of laws. What actually constitutes a work uniform? When does an employer need to pay for expenses? That depends on a variety […]
Do I Get Reimbursed For That?
Plenty of jobs require you to buy things, and companies will often make you pay for things that the company needs. But that raises an important point: doesn’t the business have to reimburse you? The answer is yes, and there are particular methods that are approved for doing so. Section 2802 In 1937, California enacted […]
Know Your Employee Rights
Employees in the United States have federally and state-mandated rights that work to ensure safe working conditions and equal treatment of all workers. These laws are often updated to make the workplace more equitable and more inclusive. It is important to know your rights and how they are be enforced. You have the right to […]
Human Trafficking for Labor: An American Disgrace
We’ve all heard of sex trafficking, but labor trafficking? What is that, and how are people trapped and abused after the promise of a job that they actually perform? Recruiters make promises to people in dire poverty in Latin American, Asian, African, and other poor regions such as “You will become an American citizen. You […]
Have You Been a Victim of a Violation Against the WARN Act
If you have lost your job or experienced significantly reduced hours as part of a mass lay-off or plant closing without at least 60 days forward notice your employer may have violated the WARN Act. The Suddenly Jobless Employees of ITT Tech The recent closing of the ITT Tech for-profit school and subsequent employee lawsuit […]
Defining Work Uniforms (And Why It Matters)
Many businesses require employees to wear uniforms on the job. This can include everything from simple shirt-and-pants combos to a more complicated style of uniform that specifically shows off the company’s style. Uniforms have plenty of value. They create a sense of ownership in the company, set employees apart from customers throughout the store, and […]
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 […]
Human Trafficking for Labor: The Problem Next Door
Human trafficking is a problem in other countries and not in the United States. Right? Wrong. In fact, you could not be more wrong. Human trafficking occurs right here in the US, in your state, in your city and perhaps even in your neighborhood. It is a problem of unbelievable proportion, occurring in industries ranging […]
Guidelines for Choosing a Class Action Attorney and Why You May Need One
Often, when listening to the radio or television, you hear announcements about hazardous products that have caused harm to a group of people who’ve used them. These warnings are intended to caution people who may have been victims of defective merchandise or have been scammed by deceitful lending schemes. But thanks to class action attorneys, […]
