Labor Law covers the rules governing the relationship between employers, employees, and unions, including wages and hours, workplace safety, discrimination and harassment, employee classification, and leave rights. It also addresses collective bargaining, union organizing, wrongful termination, and dispute resolution before agencies and courts.
Project Firewall is a federal interagency initiative that coordinates ICE, the Department of Labor, and the EEOC to prioritize labor and civil-rights enforcement while limiting immigration enforcement actions that could deter workers from reporting violations. It’s designed to help employees—regardless of immigration status—come forward about wage theft, unsafe conditions, discrimination, or retaliation without fearing immediate […]
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 or fail to meet tip credit rules, reducing take-home pay. This article explains key tip-pooling protections, common violations, and what a tip pool lawsuit can recover. Why This Lawsuit Matters […]
Yes—facial recognition and AI scoring can factor into termination decisions, and at least 20 U.S. states plus D.C. have biometric privacy laws that may limit such use. If an algorithm triggers firing, employers still must comply with anti-discrimination and privacy rules, and flawed tools can create liability. This article explains when AI-based firing may be […]
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 […]
At-will employment means an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any lawful reason—or no reason—and the employee can quit at any time. The main limits are statutory and contractual protections, such as anti-discrimination laws, retaliation prohibitions, public-policy exceptions, and collective bargaining or written employment agreements. This article explains how at-will employment works, […]
An employment contract is a written or verbal agreement that sets the terms of a job—such as pay, duties, hours, and termination rules—between an employer and an employee. In most cases, it becomes enforceable once both sides accept the offer and begin work, even if nothing is signed. This article explains what employment contracts include, […]
A non-compete agreement is a contract that restricts an employee from working for a competitor or starting a competing business for a set time after leaving (often 6–24 months). Employers use it to protect trade secrets, customer relationships, and competitive advantage, but enforceability depends on state law and reasonableness. This article explains the key components, […]
Pay stubs are often key evidence in wage, hour, and employment disputes because they document pay rates, hours worked, withholdings, and deductions. Accurate, consistent pay records can help employers demonstrate compliance and help employees verify they were properly paid. This article explains how pay stubs protect both sides, common legal issues they resolve, and best […]
