Lots of companies go through major shifts in their business, and hard times can force even stable businesses to make cuts. But what if your employer is using layoffs, “downsizing” and reorganization as an excuse to hide discriminatory practices toward older workers?...
How should employers handle a disgruntled employee?
Typically, happy employees are the productive ones who represent your business in the way you want. Despite your efforts to keep them happy, you may end up with someone who’s disgruntled about some aspect of working for your company. Taking care of a disgruntled...
How might your contract lead to a contract dispute?
A contract dispute comes down to arguing about words on a page. If you have ever sent a well-intentioned email or text message, only to find someone taking it the wrong way, you will know the problems that words can cause. Contracts have far more words than messages...
Can employees discuss wage and salary discrepancies?
Employers often discourage their employees from discussing and comparing their wages and salaries. As one can imagine, learning that a coworker brings home a few hundred (or a thousand) dollars more than you annually or each pay period can foment discord and...
