Employment Law

Articles in this section deal with legal issues related to the relationship between employers and employees. The topics covered here are employment discrimination, hiring, termination, wages, benefits, and related topics.

• Independent Contractors vs Employees

  What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee, and why does it matter?

• When Is It Legal to Deduct from an Employee's Pay?

  When can an employer dock pay from an employee’s paycheck for missing work, poor performance, advances, cash shortages, uniforms, or otherwise?

• Employment Discrimination

  An overview of employment discrimination laws, and useful information for employees and employers about avoiding and addressing discrimination.