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Civilian Certifications Are A Barrier For Many Veterans

The Department of Labor calls on the states to update their certification laws to give credit to military experience and…

June 16, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

New Rule Extends Overtime To 4.2 Million Workers

Overtime is a type of pay that you are entitled to when you work more than full time. There are…

May 27, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Some Basic Tips On Workers’ Compensation

If you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Workers' compensation pays you regular amounts…

May 16, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Uber Lawsuit Settles

The "gig" economy is continually evolving. Government regulators, industry insiders, and workers do not know what, if any, protections extend…

May 6, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

What You Should Do After Losing A Job, Pt. 1

Laid-off, let-go, and severance, there are many euphemisms for getting fired from a job. No matter the terminology your boss…

March 6, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

An Overview Of California Sexual Harassment Law

Sexual harassment is a complicated problem to tackle. Sexual interactions and tension among people are hard to quantify and address.…

February 21, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

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
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