Employment Law

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The Ongoing Battle Over Equal Pay for Women in the Workplace
Sep 2012

Even though the original Equal Pay Act was signed into law in 1963, female employees in corporate America still don’t make the same wages as their male counterparts. What follows is an introductory view into this hot-button issue. more...

Legal Debacles: Halloween Costumes
Oct 2010

Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. More and more adults are dressing up for Halloween—often at work. It can be fun or, in some cases, fraught with horror, resulting in circumstances that are not quite what you’d expect. more...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What Employers Need to Know
Jul 2010

As an employer, it is crucial that you understand the distinctions between an independent contractor and an employee so that you can be sure you are abiding by federal and state tax laws. more...

6 Famous Cases of Sexual Harassment
Jun 2010

Sexual harassment is a possibility in any workplace. Here’s a look at some of the biggest sexual harassment cases in recent memory and what lessons you can learn from them. more...