Jack Gilbert

Employment Law HR & Management Worker Protection Workplace Rights Wrongful Termination

The ‘Quiet Firing’ That May Actually Be Illegal Constructive Discharge

May 1, 2026

Quiet firing can be illegal if it amounts to constructive discharge—working conditions become so intolerable a reasonable employee would resign. Courts look at severity, duration,...

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Digital Privacy Employment Law Labor Regulations Social Media Privacy Workplace Rights

If Your Boss Asks for Your Social Media Password, This Is Illegal in 28 States

May 1, 2026

In 28 states, it’s illegal for an employer to demand your social media password. These laws generally ban password requests and forced access to private...

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Employment Law Equal Pay Gender Discrimination Legal Education Workplace Rights

Gender Pay Gap Lawsuits – The Simple Math That Wins Them

May 1, 2026

In many gender pay gap lawsuits, the key calculation is the difference in pay for equal work multiplied by hours worked (often plus overtime) to...

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Employment Law Human Resources Management Internships and Career Development Labor Rights Workplace Compliance

The Unpaid Intern Rule – When It’s Wage Theft — and When It’s Legal

May 1, 2026

Under the FLSA, unpaid internships are legal only if the intern is the primary beneficiary under the federal 7-factor test. If the employer gains most...

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Business & Workforce Management Economic Policy Labor & Employment Law State Legislation Workers' Rights

The Minimum Wage Map – Where $20/Hour Is Already Law in 2026

May 1, 2026

In 2026, several U.S. states and localities have already enacted a $20/hour minimum wage for many workers, far above the federal $7.25 rate. Which workers...

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Business Ethics & Corporate Accountability Economic Policy & Workforce Issues Gig Economy & Future of Work Labor & Employment Law Workers' Rights & Advocacy

Why ‘Independent Contractor’ Is the Most Abused Label in American Business

May 1, 2026

Independent contractor misclassification affects millions of U.S. workers and can strip them of minimum wage, overtime, unemployment, and workers’ comp protections. Many roles labeled “contractor”...

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Employee Rights Labor Law Restaurant Industry Wage Theft Workplace Regulations

The Tip Pool Lawsuit Every Restaurant Server Should Read

May 1, 2026

Under federal law, managers and supervisors cannot keep any portion of employees’ tips, even in a tip pool. Illegal tip pools often include ineligible staff...

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Employee Rights & Benefits Family & Parenting Maternity Leave Personal Finance State Labor Laws

Maternity Leave by State – The Actual Numbers (Not What HR Tells You)

May 1, 2026

In the U.S., there is no federal paid maternity leave; eligible workers can get up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under FMLA. Some...

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Eviction Defense Housing Law Landlord-Tenant Disputes Legal Strategies Tenant Rights

The Secret Defense That Works in 7 Out of 10 Retaliatory Eviction Cases

May 1, 2026

A retaliatory eviction defense can succeed in about 7 out of 10 cases when tenants can show the eviction followed protected complaints. Strong evidence like...

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California Housing Law Disaster Recovery Landlord Responsibilities Renter Protection Tenant Rights

The Post-Disaster Landlord Duties You Can Now Enforce Under SB 610

May 1, 2026

SB 610 creates enforceable post-disaster duties for California landlords, including prompt habitability steps, required notices, and limits on improper rent or displacement practices. It gives...

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Civil Liberties & Privacy Rights Divorce & Family Law Law & Legal Issues Marriage & Relationships U.S. State Regulations

The Adultery Crime That’s Still on the Books in 16 States

May 1, 2026

Adultery is still a crime on the books in 16 U.S. states, though prosecutions are uncommon. These statutes can still matter in divorce, custody, and...

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Child Support Divorce & Separation Family Law Parenting & Custody Personal Finance

Child Support Calculators – Why They’re Always Wrong by Thousands

May 1, 2026

Online child support calculators can be off by thousands of dollars because most don’t apply state-specific guideline formulas, credits, and add-ons correctly. They commonly miss...

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