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I Am Being Subjected to a Hostile Work Environment – What are My Rights?
One of the most difficult situations that someone can encounter at work is being subjected to a hostile work environment. It can be a humiliating and intimidating experience, but what can you do? The answer begins with contacting the right employment attorney. A...
Best Practices: Nathan McCoy – Clio
Our own Nathan McCoy was recently showcased by Clio, a law practice and legal case management software. The post expands upon our firm’s appreciation for the value technology and practice management tools have in getting organized and staying in touch with clients.
Do I have a Right to Free Speech as a Public Employee?
There is a lot of misunderstanding about protected speech under the First Amendment to the United States’ Constitution. Many people mistakenly assume that the First Amendment applies equally to employees in both the private and public sector. However, that is not the...
Employee Appreciation Day
At we place a high value on our employees. Their WORK MATTERS! As such, we’re happy to celebrate today, Employee Appreciation Day, with them. We’d also like to extend our appreciation to all the other employees out there that are putting...
Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits:
In our final installment of explaining eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits, we find a much simpler analysis. You must be: (1) able to work; (2) available to work; and (3) actively seeking work. Being able to work includes having transportation to a job....
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I Signed An Arbitration Agreement: What Does That Mean?
Due to the growing number of lawsuits involving employment issues, more and more employers are conditioning employment on the employee agreeing to submit to binding arbitration. Such terms are often clauses contained within a more comprehensive written employment...
Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits: Minimum Earnings in Base Period
Previously, we discussed the general criteria that must be met in order to be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. This post is the third in a series of four in-depth articles about each criteria. In order to qualify for unemployment benefits, you must have a...
Hiring the Right Lawyer for Your Small Business
When you are a small business, every decision is a BIG decision. And, very few decisions are bigger than finding the right lawyer to help counsel your business. Lawyers are not “one size fits all,” so don’t treat your search for a lawyer that way. In other words,...