If you are still working for an employer that you want to report and you’re afraid of retaliation, or if there’s some other reason why you want to remain anonymous, it is possible, but difficult, to stay anonymous when you file a complaint with the EEOC. Here’s what you need to know about filing an anonymous EEOC complaint.
It is important to understand your rights for a leave of absence as an employee. Employees have certain rights regarding leave of absence, primarily governed by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ADA, and other state laws. If an employer violates one of these laws, you may have grounds for an employment law claim.
When you believe an employer has violated employment law, you can file a complaint accordingly. You may file a claim with state agencies for state law violations, and federal agencies for federal violations. Sometimes, you may file claims with both.
The statute of limitations determines how much time you have to file a complaint. The timeframe for taking action can depend on the specific type of complaint you’re filing.
New Hampshire workers who have been the victims of labor law violations can file a complaint against any employer. If you are a New Hampshire worker who has experienced wrongful termination, wage theft, discrimination, or other employment law violations here are the agencies that you can file a New Hampshire employment law claim with.
Understanding wage and hour laws is vital for any worker. Whether you’re a part-time employee at your first job or a rising star at a mega-corporation, you need to familiarize yourself with your rights.
Why? Because employers can take advantage of you otherwise. That’s less likely to happen if you understand the basics of employment law in your area.
Under federal employment law, “nonexempt employees” are eligible to receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a week. Some employees are exempt from overtime pay rules, meaning they’re not eligible to receive overtime pay even when they work more than 40 hours.
For example, a worker might be exempt if they meet a certain minimum salary threshold. The Biden-Harris administration recently announced an overtime law change that increases the amount of money workers must earn annually to qualify as exempt.
If you have been fired, but the way you were fired wasn’t direct, such as face to face, but indirectly by email, phone, or text it can be unnerving. You may be wondering whether it is legal for an employer to fire an employee in this way.
Every year the EEOC releases a batch of important statistics that provide insights about workplace rights in the previous year. In April, the EEOC released their 2023 annual statistics. Here are some takeaways that you should know about:
An employer may be breaking the law if they aren’t paying you in a timely manner or if they aren’t paying you the wages you’ve earned. You might think you can just refuse to work in these circumstances.
This could be a mistake. As this overview will explain, you have other options to consider before jeopardizing your employment by refusing to do your job.
March 6, 2024, is Equal Pay Day in the U.S. This important day is currently part of Women’s History Month.
“Celebrating” the day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made regarding securing fair pay for women in the U.S. However, as the following overview explains, the fact that we have an Equal Pay Day at all serves as a reminder that we haven’t achieved all key goals yet.
