Category: Workplace Rights
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Yes, You Can Talk About Pay With Coworkers
Federal law protects most private-sector workers who discuss wages with coworkers. What the NLRA covers, who is excluded and how to file a charge.
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Salary Ranges in Job Ads: Where the Law Requires Them
A dozen states now require pay ranges in job postings. Which states, who is covered, and how to use the numbers even where the law is silent.
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Hurt on the Job: How Workers’ Compensation Works
Workers’ compensation pays medical bills and part of lost wages after a work injury, no fault required. How claims work, who runs them and the deadlines.
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Lunch Breaks and the Law: Less Protection Than You Think
Federal law does not guarantee a lunch break. What the FLSA actually requires, when breaks must be paid, and which rules come from your state instead.
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Tip Pooling Rules: What Managers Can Never Keep
Federal law says tips belong to workers. Who counts as a manager, when tip pools are legal, and what to do if the house is taking a cut of yours.