A severance package is a contract between an employer and an employee that is sometimes offered when the employee leaves the company. Often, as part of the severance agreement the employee must agree not to sue the employer. In exchange for this, the employer offers...
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Can you take a gun to work in Indiana?
With the frequent amount of shooting tragedies in the nation within the last couple of years, many citizens and politicians are reviewing the state’s gun policy to get a better understanding of their right to bear arms in Indiana. The increasing fear of gun...
Is my employer required to give me a break?
Working long hours can wear you out. It’s hard to do one thing for long periods of time. If you recently started a job working for extended amounts of time you might be wondering when and if you’re supposed to get a break. Each state has different policies...
Recordings: Is It a Good Idea to Make One?
I get asked all the time by clients whether they should make a recording of what is going on in the workplace, and the answer is not simple. If you can capture some 'damning' evidence it can be invaluable to proving your claims. But it is not as easy as just asking...
Ending the cycle of silence from mandatory arbitration clauses
On February 12, 2017 all 50 state attorneys general sent a signed letter to Congress demanding that victims of sexual harassment are allowed to have their day in court by ending the practice of mandatory arbitration. Spurred on by the Me Too movement, it is the first...
Time off to take care of family
There is nothing more important in life than family. Sometimes it takes your full attention to deal with the events. This might be caring for a spouse, caring for yourself, or anticipating a new arrival. It’s important to be there when your family needs you....