Unpaid internships sound simple, but the law treats them with care. Employers cannot label a role an internship just to avoid pay. If you work in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or New York, both federal and state rules shape whether unpaid work is lawful. How federal law...
Many part-time employees wonder whether reduced hours affect their eligibility for paid sick leave in New Jersey. State law extends earned sick leave to almost all employees, regardless of schedule. Even if you work limited hours, you still accumulate leave based on...
Working more than 40 hours a week should come with fair pay. Yet many employees in New Jersey discover their employers haven’t compensated them properly for overtime. Fortunately, both federal and state laws protect your right to earn extra pay when you put in extra...
Taking regular breaks at work helps you recharge and perform better. But what if your boss refuses to let you step away? You need to know your rights under Pennsylvania and federal law to protect yourself. Meal and rest breaks under the law Pennsylvania law does not...
Religious discrimination at work can lower morale, limit career opportunities, and create a hostile environment. Federal and state laws protect employees from unfair treatment based on their beliefs, faith, or religious practices. Knowing how to respond can help...
ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) and COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) both protect your health benefits, but in different ways. Understanding how they work together can help you know your rights when it comes to health insurance...
Perhaps, you felt uneasy after something a coworker said or did, and that discomfort persists. Now, you wonder whether your coworker’s behavior crossed the line into sexual harassment. What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment in the workplace includes unwanted...
Workers don't usually take jobs expecting the need to report their employers for misconduct. However, some professionals do find themselves in that challenging position. They become aware of unsafe company practices or illegal activities and feel compelled to take...
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, commonly known as the WARN Act, is a federal law designed to protect workers and their families when major layoffs or business closures occur. Enacted in 1988, the WARN Act helps to ensure that employees receive...
Racial discrimination occurs in the workplace when an employer mistreats a worker because of their race or characteristics linked to race, like skin color or facial features. This kind of discrimination can make the workplace uncomfortable and unfair. Knowing what...