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Dec. 24, 2024

Non-compete agreements are common in many employment contracts, but for some employees, these clauses can be restrictive. They prevent individuals from working in the same industry or for competitors after leaving their jobs which can limit career opportunities.

Sept. 12, 2024

Employment law can be challenging and confusing, especially when you're facing issues at work. Whether you're dealing with workplace discrimination, wage disputes, or wrongful termination, understanding your rights and legal options is crucial.

Aug. 27, 2024

Negotiating severance can be a critical moment in your career, especially if you've been laid off, terminated, or otherwise separated from your employer. Severance agreements often include financial compensation, continuation of benefits, and other terms, and negotiating them effectively can make a significant difference in your transition.

Nov. 7, 2022

If you are being sexually harassed at work, do not be afraid to say “no!”  You have the right to be free from all sexual comments, touching and other sexual acts, and your employer cannot fire you, retaliate against you, or discriminate against you…You have protection under the law!

Nov. 7, 2022

If you suffer from anxiety or stress at work, your employer cannot fire you or discriminate against you…You have rights under the ADA!

Oct. 16, 2021

In Georgia, people who have been victimized by employment law violations should be aware that nothing will be done to put a stop to it and protect their interests if they are unwilling to speak out about it. This is especially true with sexual harassment and the inappropriate behaviors therein.

Oct. 8, 2021

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was passed in the 1930s to ensure that workers received overtime pay when they worked more than 40 hours per week. The law requires an employer to pay every employee who works more than 40 hours in a week 150% of the worker’s regular hourly wage for every hour worked in excess of 40.

Sept. 25, 2021

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the main federal agency in charge of investigating civil rights violations in the workplace. As such, it has an important — and complicated — role in investigating sexual harassment.

Sept. 20, 2021

Same-sex marriage was made legal throughout the United States in 2015, and LGBTQ+ Americans are starting to enjoy rights once denied to them in other areas of their life as well. One such right is the right to be free from discrimination in the workplace based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Sept. 16, 2021

The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates that all employers pay overtime to those employees who work more than 40 hours per week. However, there are many types of employees that are exempt from this requirement, including executives and administrators.