A Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act and Its Exemptions

There are two major employment-related issues that typically are more important than any others for most employees: (1) their wage or salary and (2) their working schedule. Ideally, employees would like to be paid as much as...
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What to Include in a Noncompete Agreement

The employee search and hiring process can be difficult for all parties involved. That is why employers, when they hire top-tier talent, want to encourage that talent to stick around for the long haul. One of the most common...
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Visual Disabilities and the Americans With Disabilities Act

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the cornerstones of American civil rights law and has opened doors (literally and figuratively) for millions of workers who otherwise would not be able to secure gainful...
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The Elements of a Workplace Investigation

No one wants to be told that they are the subject of a workplace investigation. However, as nerve-wracking as investigations can be, they are an essential component of managing the operations of a business. While the primary...
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The MSPB Appeal Process for Federal Employees

The disciplinary process for federal employees is designed to ensure optimal performance and prevent misconduct while also protecting the rights of employees. To that end, federal employees going through the process have...
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