You may have heard of the "Red Scare" of the 1950s – the fear stoked by Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy that Communists had infested the federal government. Accused State Department employees would be interviewed for the purpose of acquiring information concerning others. "That was the techniq...
Unlike many European nations, private employers in the U.S. (excluding Montana) are considered “at will.” Even though employment in the U.S. is predominantly “at will,” this doesn’t mean you can (or should) fire an employee for no reason. For example, you cannot fire employees for...
"It's not considered illegal for an employer to say, 'You're representing us; we think that behavior reflects badly on us and so you're fired,'" said Nicole Page, partner at Reavis Page Jump, whose firm represents employees and employers in employment matters. That's not to say there...
If you need to let employees go, it’s courteous to give them ample notice. The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires certain employers to give advance notice ahead of layoffs. Key Takeaway The most common reasons for firing someone are poor performance, ...
Federal law doesn't address bullying that is of a generic nature. Instead, it only protects workers from illegal harassment on the basis of being part of a protected class such as race, religion or national origin. Many states have laws similar to the federal statute. "In most parts of th...
Their goal is to mitigate industry competition by restricting employees from joining rival firms. In most cases, you must sign the non-compete as part of the employment agreement. Can Non-Competes Be Enforced? Many state courts will not uphold non-compete agreements because many are not ...
Knowing when to step out of the workforce can be tricky. Here are some signs that you are ready. Maryalene LaPonsieNov. 27, 2024 Social Security Benefits When You Die Here's what happens to your Social Security benefits after you die. ...
The IRS doesn’t need to know how many Members there are and what percentage each one owns, since the responsibility to properly file federal taxes falls on each individual. You will file an information return for the LLC (Form 1065 – Partnership Return). Then you/your tax professional ...
UI, or unemployment insurance, is a government benefit for those who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. UI provides a temporary safety net so that people can continue searching for jobs after they are fired or laid off. Notably, employees who voluntarily quit or are fired for ...
Wells Fargo fired 5,300 employees and promised to refund customers who had been charged improper fees. The bank'schief executive officer(CEO) stepped down.14According toThe New York Times, Wells Fargo paid "more than $1.5 billion in penalties to federal and state authorities and $620 million...