Understanding employment conditions Understanding employment conditions is crucial for every worker. It involves knowing your rights and obligations in the workplace. Here are some key points to keep in mind:○ Employment conditions refer to the terms of your employment, such as working hours, wages, leave entitlements, and other benefits.○ Familiarize
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal occurs when an employee is terminated from their job in a way that is considered unjust. This can include being fired without a valid reason, being let go due to discrimination, or being dismissed after exercising a legal right, such as taking maternity leave
The collective actions of those who provide that labor are the building blocks of democracy — and the way to construct new horizons.
“Co-ops create greater wealth in their communities.” Listen to this podcast episode of “Working People” at In These Times.
A strategic alignment of major networks of unions and community groups in Minnesota have worked together for more than a decade.
A strategic alignment of major networks of unions and community groups in Minnesota have worked together for more than a decade.
Know your union organizing rights under the NLRA: what you can do, what employers cannot, how to start a union, and how to file a charge in time.
Federal law sets no immediate deadline for a final paycheck. Learn how state rules differ, what the check must include, and how to act if it is late.
Learn when U.S. employers use last chance agreements, what terms to review, which EEOC rights cannot be waived, and how employees and union reps can respond.
Learn how U.S. unpaid internship laws apply, what the seven factor test examines, how state rules differ, and where interns can seek remedies.
U.S. whistleblower retaliation laws set strict deadlines, sometimes just 30 days. Find the right agency, from OSHA to OSC or MSPB, and preserve evidence.
Learn who qualifies for COBRA, what coverage may cost, and how long it lasts. Use DOL and CMS rules to compare Marketplace options before choosing.
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