A property title is the legal document that proves who owns a piece of real estate. It records the lawful owner and may reflect rights, restrictions, or liens tied to the property. This article explains how property titles work, what they include, and why they matter in a purchase. A title is a legal document […]
A non-disparagement agreement is a contract in which 1 or both parties promise not to make negative or damaging statements about the other. It’s commonly used in employment, settlement, and divorce matters to protect reputations, including restrictions on social media. This article explains how these agreements work, what they cover, and what happens if they’re
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Age discrimination is workplace bias based on age, and in the U.S. the ADEA protects workers age 40 and older. It can include hiring, firing, pay, promotions, or harassment tied to age stereotypes. This article explains what it is, key examples, and what to do if you suspect age-based unfair treatment. Understanding Age Discrimination in
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Pay equity means employees are paid fairly for work of comparable value, regardless of gender, race, or other protected traits. It looks beyond identical job titles to compare roles with similar skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions. This article explains pay equity vs. equal pay and how comparable-worth comparisons work. Pay equity means that employees
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Severance pay is money an employer may provide when ending an employee’s job, often calculated as a set amount such as one to two weeks’ pay per year of service, though no single formula applies. Whether you’re entitled to it depends on your contract, company policy, and any applicable federal, state, or local laws. This
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The WARN Act is a U.S. federal law that generally requires covered employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days’ written notice before certain mass layoffs or plant closings. It’s designed to give workers and local communities time to prepare, though exceptions and state “mini-WARN” laws may change the analysis. This article explains
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A background check is a screening process that reviews at least 3 areas—identity, work/education history, and criminal records—to confirm a person’s information. Employers, landlords, and organizations use it to reduce risk and ensure candidates meet requirements. This article explains what background checks include, why they’re used, and what to expect. A background check is a
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A strike is a coordinated work stoppage by employees to pressure an employer during a labor dispute, typically over wages, hours, or working conditions. In the U.S., most strikes are governed by the National Labor Relations Act, but rules and protections vary by worker type, union status, and whether the strike is economic or tied
Wrongful termination is when an employer illegally fires you—for example, for discrimination, retaliation, or refusing to break the law. It can violate federal or state statutes, public policy, or an employment contract, even in “at-will” workplaces. This article explains the most common grounds for wrongful termination, warning signs and evidence to gather, deadlines to act,
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Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer makes a worker’s job so intolerable—or fundamentally changes key terms like pay, duties, or hours—that the employee is effectively forced to resign and can treat it as a termination. It’s a legal concept that may entitle the employee to notice, severance, or other remedies despite quitting. This article explains
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