Articles

Age Discrimination

State and federal laws protect workers from discrimination based on their age.

Arbitration Agreements With Your Employer

Employers are increasingly asking workers to give up their rights, so watch what you sign.

Asserting Your Rights in the Workplace

Learn how to protect your rights in the workplace and get results.

Dealing With Unsafe Conditions

Steps to take if you think conditions at your workplace pose a hazard to your health or safety.

Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

Many state and local measures protect gay and lesbian workers from discrimination in the workplace. 

Don't Embellish or Lie During the Application Process

It may help you get the job, but you could pay for it later.

Electronic Monitoring

Understand the privacy laws that cover your telephone, voicemail, email, and Internet use at work.

Equal Pay for Equal Work

Men and women doing the same work are entitled to earn the same pay.

Fair Pay and Time Off FAQ

Health and Safety FAQ

Legal Actions Against Privacy Violations

Find out what you need to prove if you want to sue your employer for violating your privacy at work.

Losing or Leaving a Job FAQ

Of Genes and Pink Slips: Genetic Testing Goes to Work

Genetic testing was first labeled an advancement, allowing us to improve preventative medicine. Now it's being used in workplaces to label employees -- and some call that a violation of privacy.

Race and National Origin Discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace hasn’t gone away. Here’s what it is -- and advice on what to do if you think it's happening to you.

Religious Discrimination

Employers must not discriminate against employees based on their religion, and they must accommodate employees' needs to practice their faiths.

Sexual Harassment

Use the law and your employer's complaint procedures to protect yourself from on-the-job harassment.

Smoking in the Workplace

As health concerns increase, more and more workplaces are going smoke-free.

The Family and Medical Leave Act

Get information about all of the laws and benefits you may be entitled to before taking a leave.

Unemployment Compensation

Not everyone who loses a job is entitled to unemployment benefits. Find out if you are.

What to Do If Your Employer Fights Back

The law prohibits your employer from punishing you for asserting your rights under workplace safety laws.

When You Have To Be Paid For Not Working

Find out the rules regarding pay for things like on-call time, sleep time, education, training, and breaks.

Working as an Independent Contractor FAQ

Workplace Privacy FAQ

Workplace Testing

Learn the rules on medical exams, drug screens, lie detector tests, and psychological profiles.

Your Rights When You Leave a Job

Tips on severance packages, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and final paychecks.