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Workers Protesting with Picket Signs During a Labor Strike
Collective Bargaining Labor & Employment Law
Labor Law

What is a strike?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
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 […]
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Collective Bargaining Labor & Employment
Labor Relations

What is a union?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A union is an organization of workers that negotiates with an employer for better pay, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining. In the U.S., unions are governed largely by the National Labor Relations Act, which protects many employees’ rights to organize and act together. This article explains what unions are, how they work, key […]
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Workers and Management Negotiating at Conference Table
Collective Bargaining Labor & Employment Law
Labor Relations

What is collective bargaining?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Collective bargaining is the legal process where employees, usually through a union, negotiate with an employer over wages, benefits, schedules, and working conditions, typically resulting in a binding collective bargaining agreement (CBA). In the U.S., most private‑sector collective bargaining is governed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This article explains how collective bargaining works, […]
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Employment Law Whistleblower Protection
Workplace Rights

What is whistleblower protection?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Whistleblower protection refers to laws that shield employees from retaliation—such as firing, demotion, or harassment—when they report illegal or unsafe conduct. These protections can apply to internal complaints, reports to government agencies, or participation in investigations, depending on the statute and the facts. This article explains what qualifies as whistleblowing, which laws may protect you, […]
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Employment Law Legal Rights
Whistleblower Protection

What is a whistleblower?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A whistleblower is someone who reports illegal, unethical, or unsafe conduct—often within their workplace—to a supervisor or a government agency. In the U.S., many whistleblowers are protected by federal and state laws against retaliation, and some may qualify for financial awards in certain cases. This article explains what counts as whistleblowing, common examples, key legal […]
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Employee Classification Comparison Chart
Business & Workplace Law Employment Law
Worker Rights

What is employee misclassification?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Employee misclassification occurs when an employer wrongly classifies a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee, denying wage, tax, and benefit protections. This can trigger back pay, unpaid overtime, tax liabilities, and penalties under federal and state law. This article explains the contractor vs employee tests, common red flags, and legal options for […]
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Employment Law Federal Law
Labor & Employment Law

What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a 1938 federal law that sets nationwide wage-and-hour rules, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor protections. It applies to most employers and employees in interstate commerce and helps define exempt vs. nonexempt workers. This article explains the FLSA’s key components, coverage, and compliance basics. The Fair […]
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Compensation and Benefits Employment Law
Wage Theft

What is overtime pay?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Overtime pay is extra wages paid at 1.5× an employee’s regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek for most nonexempt workers under the FLSA. Whether you qualify depends on exemption status, your job duties, and how your “regular rate” is calculated. This article explains overtime rules, eligibility, and common compliance issues. Overtime […]
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Employer Stealing Money from Employee's Wallet
Employment Law Wage Theft
Worker Rights

What is wage theft?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Wage theft is when an employer illegally underpays or withholds a worker’s earned pay—costing workers billions of dollars each year. It can include unpaid wages, off-the-clock work, minimum wage and overtime violations, illegal deductions, or tip theft. This article explains common wage theft types, warning signs, and options to recover back pay. Wage theft happens […]
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Workplace Safety

What is OSHA?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is a U.S. Department of Labor agency created in 1971 to enforce workplace safety and health standards. It sets regulations, performs inspections, and can issue citations and fines for violations to reduce injuries and deaths. This article explains what OSHA is, what it does, and how it impacts […]
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