Legal Articles, Labor Law

Finally A Win for Employer on Independent Contractor Classification!

Court finds workers really were independent contractors.

So I have been discriminated against by my employer, what now?

A summary of legal options for employees suffering from discrimination in the workplace.

Protections for Alabama Workers under the Family Medical Leave Act

The protections for workers under the Family Medical Leave Act.

What is defined as sexual harassment in the workplace?

A summary of the legal definition of sexual harassment in the workplace.

What Legal Protections do Employees Have despite Alabama’s At-Will Employment?

Summary of legal protections for worker in Alabama's at-will employment structure.

Repeat Offenders: Most Common Types of Employment Discrimination Claims.

A summary of the legal rights an individual has to be free from race, age, disability, and gender discrimination in employment.

Hiring a Local, Northern Minnesota Lawyer for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

Hiring a Local, Northern Minnesota Lawyer for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

Types of Settlements in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Claims

A brief discussion of some of the types of settlements in Minnesota Workers’ Compensation claims

The Risks of Not Reporting a Work Injury in Minnesota

The Risks of Not Reporting a Work Injury in Minnesota

Eight Common Mistakes Employers Make

Unfortunately, many employers – particularly small businesses – are unaware of their obligations and violate various worker protection laws, often resulting in expensive lawsuits, civil settlements and criminal fines. Here are some common, costly mistakes employers make:

Legal Articles Additional Disclaimer

Lawyer.com is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. Content posted on Lawyer.com is the sole responsibility of the person from whom such content originated and is not reviewed or commented on by Lawyer.com. The application of law to any set of facts is a highly specialized skill, practiced by lawyers and often dependent on jurisdiction. Content on the site of a legal nature may or may not be accurate for a particular state or jurisdiction and may largely depend on specific circumstances surrounding individual cases, which may or may not be consistent with your circumstances or may no longer be up-to-date to the extent that laws have changed since posting. Legal articles therefore are for review as general research and for use in helping to gauge a lawyer's expertise on a matter. If you are seeking specific legal advice, Lawyer.com recommends that you contact a lawyer to review your specific issues. See Lawyer.com's full Terms of Use for more information.