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One-size-fits-all is more of a fantasy than a reality. This sizing on just about anything is misleading. People are unique and their unique situation demands for differences, sometimes different sizes and sometimes different approaches. People...

Many people with disabilities experience difficulty in their workplaces. Most times, they face challenges in being held to the same standard as their co-workers who do not have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities as protected by the American...

Work, tools, equipment, and buildings should be available and accessible to everyone.  This idea is not new, in fact, it is the law. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) calls for measures to be taken by businesses to provide reasonable...

No one plans on getting injured. Accidents happen and can have a drastic impact on your life. No matter where this injury occurred, you will need to adapt to your new life. Fortunately, there are legal protections for people seeking personal injury...

Challenging a rule or a law is important. It is through questioning authority that individuals ensure the laws or rules are just. Citizens in the U.S. elect officials to represent their views and opinions by enacting laws that will support and...

At this point, we have been into the Coronavirus pandemic for several months now. Most people have even gotten used to the stay at home guidelines imposed here in Michigan and in many other states. However, the rules continue to change. It can be...

Peoples’ lives have had to change due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Companies across the world and country have had to shut their doors, reduce services, change services, switch to remote work, and make various other changes.  You may...

One way to succeed in business comes by making yourself indispensable. This approach is great for job security and for getting you the best possible work environment including compensation and benefits. However, business owners react to employing...

Imagine landing your dream job - great responsibility, pay, and perks. Things go well for a while, but then you suddenly receive notice that you will be terminated. No matter your circumstances, losing a job is incredibly stressful. Losing your job...

In today’s complex business world, there are many classifications of employment status. Employers use different options for their workforce to employ the right person for the right job at the right time for the right extent of time....

You may have heard the following names:  Christopher Wylie (Cambridge Analytica and Facebook privacy violations) Sherron Watkins (helped expose Enron Corps for lies and fraud) Codename Deepthroat or Mark Felt (exposed the...

Getting a new job is an exciting experience. There is both the stress and thrill of presenting your past accomplishments while outlining your professional goals, passions, and drives. Taking a new job leads to planning out new opportunities. There...

The workplaces in American changed in 1990 with the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Through this law, employers got legal codes for how they need to treat their disabled employees while employees officially gained secure...

The federal mandate, known as the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, helps bridge workers’ employment and health needs for the individual and their family. Lawmakers designed this legislation to require employers to allow their employees...

Starting a new job is an exciting time full of new opportunities for growth and learning. The challenges that come with learning a new set of processes and approaches help an individual to become more agile and capable of new skills. However,...

A job interview is stressful enough without considering the negotiation step before accepting an offer. The more research you do ahead of time about the company and the market, the better of a position you will have. Make sure to include the...

A non-compete agreement or contract is a standard business practice in many industries. A judge must consider each contract individually based on several factors. Below we compiled the essential information you need to know before signing a...

Federal law orders employers to pay minimum wage, plus time and a half for work done past 40 hours, according to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The 21st century has rife with claims of unpaid wages. In 2018, the Wage and Hour...

  Working should give one a sense of accomplishment and build professional abilities. However, a job should also provide an income. When employers fail to provide wages at the previously agreed upon rate, employees have been left without...