Jobs & Wages
Exempt or Nonexempt: The Status That Controls Overtime
Whether you earn overtime comes down to exempt or nonexempt status under the FLSA. Here is how the salary and…
Severance Pay: What Is Negotiable and What Is Taxed
No law requires severance pay, which means much of it is negotiable. Here is what you can ask for, how…
Unemployment Benefits: How Eligibility and Amounts Are Set
Unemployment insurance is run by your state, and the rules on eligibility, base periods, and weekly benefit math decide what…
Your Final Paycheck: What the Law Says About Timing
Federal law does not require a final paycheck on your last day, but state laws often set hard deadlines. Here…
Your State Minimum Wage or the Federal One: Which You Are Owed
The federal minimum wage is $7.25, but most states set a higher one. Here is how to figure out which…