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While many people form close bonds with their coworkers, it's common to want to keep your personal life separate from your professional life. As such, you may keep certain aspects of your life shielded. However, if your employer uncovers this information, you may not know whether or not this is legal. If you believe...

It's common for employers to ask new hires to sign documents when they start a new role. From non-disclosure agreements to severance contracts, there are many files you must review. One in particular that can impact your career is non-compete agreements. If asked to sign a non-compete contract, it's essential to understand what you're...

Whether you like it or not, politics influence nearly every aspect of our lives in big and small ways. As such, engaging in political activism is something important to many in the United States. You may wonder whether or not you're entitled to time off of work to pursue these activities. It's essential to...

When applying for new jobs, you may find that many applications ask about your age. Whether they outright request your date of birth or you must input the year you graduated high school, this can be anxiety-inducing for many older adults. It's no secret that many employers often pass up a qualified, older candidate...

Recently, Louise A. Herman, Esq. of Herman Law Group spoke with Pat Murphy of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on the National Labor Relations Board's general counsel targeting noncompete agreements with a recent memorandum titled, "Non-Compete Agreements that Violate the National Labor Relations Act." This memorandum concludes that some provisions in these agreements, which prevent employees...

Unfortunately, discrimination still occurs in the workplace though we may like to assume these instances don't happen. However, there are laws to hold those who discriminate against their employees responsible at both the state and federal levels. If you're unsure what national and state laws are in place to protect you, you'll want to...

As an employee, you are likely working as a means to make a living wage. However, when your paychecks do not reflect the hours you've worked, you may not know what to do. As an employee, you have the right to receive the pay you are entitled to for the work you do. If...

Whether you're suing an employer for wrongful termination or discrimination, pursuing justice can be overwhelming. However, taking the necessary steps to help prepare for this process can make it more manageable. If you're meeting with a Providence County, Rhode Island employment attorney, understanding what information you must bring to your initial meeting is...

Though it may not seem common for discrimination to occur in the workplace, this is an unfortunate reality for many employees. Many employees face harassment and intimidation because of their race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. Though there are laws in place to help prevent this, instances of discrimination...

Recently, Louise A. Herman, Esq. of Herman Law Group spoke with Eric T. Berkman of Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly on the misclassification claim filed by distributors against the bakery company Flowers Food, Inc. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the distributors were not subject to mandatory arbitration and ultimately denied their...