Workplace Rights
Breaks and Meal Periods: What Federal Law Requires
Federal law does not require lunch breaks, but it does say which breaks must be paid. Here are the FLSA…
Pregnancy Accommodations at Work: The Current Rules
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires reasonable accommodations for pregnancy at employers with 15 or more workers. Here are the…
FMLA: Who Qualifies for Unpaid, Job-Protected Leave
FMLA gives eligible workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. Here is who qualifies, what counts, and what…
When an Employer Can Dock Your Pay, and When It Cannot
Federal law limits pay docking differently for hourly and salaried workers. Here is what deductions are legal, and where the…
Your Personnel File: When You Can Get a Copy
No federal law opens your personnel file, but many state laws do, and separate rules cover medical records, background checks,…