Earning tips as part of your hourly wage complicates things a bit. Under federal law, tips are the property of the employee and not the employer. There are federal and state laws that define what a tip is and whether or not you have to share your tips with other...
How can gender discrimination affect you in the workplace?
When you work for a company, you expect that hard work and loyalty to the company will help you grow and succeed. Unfortunately, you may face gender discrimination from your superiors. Despite federal and state laws outlawing it, gender discrimination still happens in...
Requesting accommodations for ADHD
Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder often understand the challenges of keeping a job. That’s because the symptoms of that condition, sometimes including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, may have gotten them terminated from previous...
$50 million in damages awarded to family of brain-injured boy
A jury awarded $101 million in a recent birth injury case, but an agreement between the parties reduced the amount to $50 million. The case, which was brought in Illinois, was against the West Suburban Medical Center in the greater Chicago area. The details are...
Five illegal interview questions job seekers should look out for
Job interviews can provide employers and prospective hires a chance to get to know one another. However, there are some cases where a recruiter or hiring manager may ask some prying questions. In some cases, those inappropriate inquiries may be illegal. According to...
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