The time for teenagers to seek summer jobs has arrived. Subsequently, hiring employers, along with job-seeking teenagers and their parents, would be wise to become familiar with the restrictions imposed by state and federal child labor laws. [more]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance - Storm, Tornado, Flood…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance might be or soon might be available for eligible employees and self-employed individuals who’ve recently lost their jobs or income, because of damage caused by a severe storm, straight-line winds, tornado or flood. [more]
Does my employer owe me severance pay?
Perhaps you’ll be surprised to learn that there is no federal law that specifically requires employers to provide severance pay to employees when employment relationships end. [more]
COBRA Subsidy Extension
President Obama has authorized a third COBRA subsidy extension, by signing the Continuing Extension Act of 2010. [more]
Must my employer give me layoff notice?
If your employer is planning to discharge you in a mass layoff, then your employee rights might require your employer to give you written advanced layoff notice so that you may seek a new job or skills training. [more]
