Learning About Employment Contracts and Benefits Congratulations on the new job! The fact your new employer is offering you a contract of employment usually means they anticipate you being a highly valued employee and team member. It also suggests that you will likely be offered a generous employee benefits package. This Article Will Cover Two […]

Who May Become A Permanent US Resident? A person may get permanent residency through political asylum, entering as a refugee, a family relationship with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, work skills that are determined to be in short supply in the U.S., or a special immigrant visa lottery for persons from countries where few […]

Disability insurance is expensive. What’s more, disability claims tend to be heavily scrutinized by insurance companies and their teams of attorneys. Should you be considering purchasing disability insurance, this article will assist you in understanding the basics of disability insurance and help you make a more informed decision. How Does Social Security Disability Work? Suppose […]

COBRA – Continuation of Medical Coverage After Employment Has Ended COBRA is a comprehensive federal law called the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”). The purpose of COBRA COBRA allows employees covered by health insurance plans to continue to get health benefits for a limited time after losing their jobs. Distinction between COBRA and ERISA […]

The Implications Of Signing A Separation Agreement Separation Agreements are often referred to as Severance Agreements. Some separation agreements usually include some form of monetary payment to the employee. The separation agreement will contain terms that define the ending of the employment relationship and include the conditions and obligations of both the worker and the […]

Suing Employer For Emotional Distress Although states vary in their interpretations of the necessary elements to prove the tort, it is generally agreed that the employee will need to prove that the employer’s acts actually occurred, that they were intentional (or grossly negligent), and that the employer’s actions were the legal and factual cause of […]

What is Discrimination in the Workplace? Discrimination at the workplace occurs when your employer treats you unfairly and differently from other employees. Discriminatory Behavior On The Job Forcing you to work under harsh working conditions demotions Creating reasons to write you up Denying you promotions Denying your pay increases Lowering your hours Failing to promote […]