Labor Law

Joe was on site at his latest construction project. As a welder, Joe was on the site a lot, and he often got to know many members of the work crew from all the different areas. One day, at lunch, he ran into a group of acquaintances on who were discussing overtime...

We all have heard that nothing in life is free. Certainly, we have enough bills and taxes to back that claim right up. Why, then, should employers expect that they can ask for their employees to work for free? Let’s cut right to the chase: If an employer is going to...

Just because you are an employee, not an employer, does not mean you do not have a voice. Unfortunately, this little lesson in workplace politics is not always clear to the people who should understand that concept above anyone else – the employers. Even in today’s...

The delicate balance between employer and employee is a constantly shifting dance involving respect, discipline, expectations, communication, and human relations. While companies are trusted to provide proper pay, fair working conditions, humane treatment, among other...

We’ve certainly come a long way in this country when it comes to preventing religious discrimination at work. However, religious discrimination is still a problem for many individuals. Our freedom of religion isn’t just one of the most important rights that we have as...

Most of us who spend any time at all in the workforce will go through our entire careers without any legal problems. This is not always the case for some individuals, there are issues that can come up during your employment that can cause problems that require legal...

When it comes to your career in the current up and down economy, you should not leave anything to chance.  Work place issues are unavoidable and most can be resolved within the walls of the office. For situations that cannot be resolved by your company’s Human...