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Government Contractors Get A New Minimum Wage This Year

You may not have heard, but government contractors got a raise this year. In February of 2014, the Obama Administration…

February 19, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Will My Unemployment Be Canceled If I Refuse A Job Offer?

Unemployment insurance is designed to prevent you from losing your home because of an employment hiccup. However, it is not…

January 31, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Are You A Part-Time Or Seasonal Worker, Or Both?

Recruiters and supervisors often use the term "seasonal" and "part-time" interchangeably. Generally, this is no more than a casual slip…

January 28, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Discrimination Can Occur During The Hiring Process

Protections against workplace discrimination don't start after you are hired. Rather, these protections, guaranteed under Title VII legislation, begin the…

January 3, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

What You Need To Know About Workplace Privacy

Contrary to popular belief, there is no right to privacy against your employer enshrined in the Constitution. Generally, you must…

December 27, 2015
Denis Zilberberg

Pregnancy Disabilities Act Provides Protection For Employed Women

Pregnancy is not a valid reason to punish an employee. Pregnancy is meant to be a terrifyingly wonderful time because…

December 19, 2015
Denis Zilberberg

California Agency Exists To Protect Your Employee Rights

You may be familiar with well-known federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act and the Patriot Act. However, what…

December 13, 2015
Denis Zilberberg

You Have Rights And Protections As A Whistle-Blower

Whistle-blowers conjure up images of trench coats and rainy nights. In reality, most whistle-blowing activity is reported online through a…

November 15, 2015
Denis Zilberberg

When Am I Allowed To Take A Meal Break?

Sometimes you need time to get something to eat and other times you want to skip it because you've got…

November 13, 2015
Denis Zilberberg

Work Leave For Domestic Violence

As an American worker, you have all sorts of rights afforded to you. So many in fact that it is…

October 17, 2015
Denis Zilberberg
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