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Through the recently-enacted Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”), workers in the gig economy, such as Uber or Lyft drivers and Instacart or DoorDash shoppers, along with independent contractors and freelancers, are eligible to apply for forgivable loans from the Small...
Every worker should know about the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA.) This act provides up to 12 weeks a year of unpaid leave, allowing employees to take time off to take care of themselves or a family member and feel confident knowing that they will return...
Most employees have heard the buzzword "reasonable accommodation." The Americans With Disabilities Act requires that employers agree to adjustments to allow disabled employees to do their job. However, it can be difficult to know what this looks like day-to-day, and...
On March 18, 2020, Congress enacted a supplemental appropriations bill, H.R. 6201, as a first step in addressing the economic and workforce issues caused by the coronavirus. This legislation has several significant provisions that directly relate to employment law,...
The unfortunate reality is that sexual harassment still happens in the workplace, and many workers are not entirely sure what they should do. They know that the actions taken toward them are wrong, but how do they put a stop to it?Every situation is unique, but there...
The workplace greeting has changed over the years. People have become more familiar with each other. The workplace used to be a space for handshakes and nothing else, but many workers now go a bit further, often even hugging those they feel close to.While there are...
Someone makes a discriminatory comment to you at work, and you call them out on it. This is not the first time it's happened. You're tired of it. You tell them it's unacceptable and that you're going to file a complaint. What do they tell you in response?Instead of...
Those who have been discriminated against often feel alone and isolated. They may feel as though they have done something wrong to be excluded in such a way, but it is often the case that they have been intentionally ostracized from the group.If you are feeling alone...
Many people think that sexual harassment is a term reserved only for instances of forceful or abusive conduct. While unfortunately such types of behavior do occur in the workplace, sexual harassment can also occur in more subtle ways. If you are feeling uncomfortable...
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may be concerned to tell your boss. You may worry about the potential for discrimination. Alternatively, if your employer already knows you are pregnant, you may wonder if you are being treated unfairly as a...
