Recently over 400 Google engineers and other workers began unionizing. After years of growing activism at Google, one of the world’s largest companies…
Labor law
Knowing Your Contract: What Is In A Labor Agreement?
A labor contract or a labor agreement is a binding legal agreement between the employee and the employer. The contract lays out the terms on the right…
Tech Companies are Now Allowing Their Employees Work from Anywhere– But There’s a Tradeoff
If you’re given the chance to work from anywhere you like, would you take it? But what if there’s a catch? Say, you can have more flexibility in excha…
Employees, Know Your Rights!
Employees have a specific set of laws that govern their rights in the workplace. This is to ensure fairness and protection. It is important to underst…
Five Key Points on Labor Strikes that You Probably Didn’t Know About!
The labor unrest surge has been impacting labor law since the great recession in 2008. In 2018 many employees went on strike right from school teacher…
How to File for Unemployment If You Lose Your Job During Coronavirus Pandemic
According to the recent reports, around 26 million Americans don’t have their jobs anymore. This has happened during the last month amidst the o…
Maternity Leave for Your Employees: The Basics You Should Know as an Employer
Most employees would love to hear about perks and benefits a company has before getting the offer. It is important that employers have a wide knowledg…
Five Laws That Every Freelancer Must Know!
Being a freelancer or working in the gig economy is gaining popularity across the globe. More and more people in the US are quitting their regular job…
Here’s How You Should Handle a Workplace Harassment Case During the Pandemic
The pandemic is creating havoc everywhere and is making life difficult for everyone. The economic slowdown is causing job loss, pay cuts, and overall …
Can Your Boss Ask You to Come to Work During the Pandemic? Find out Now!
The World Health Organization is advising people to stay indoors and maintain social distancing. Most organizations are encouraging their employees to…