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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on December 05, 2024

What Is a Hostile Work Environment?

We break down its legal definition — and its effects on the workplace.

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Sharon Rose Hayward Sharon Rose Hayward
Updated on August 07, 2024

Where Does Your State Stand on Pay Transparency?

Only 12 of the 50 United States have pay transparency laws on the books.

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Cora Gold Cora Gold
Updated on June 21, 2024

6 Signs You Should Ask for a Contract When Freelancing

Freelancers, here’s how to know when to ask for a contract.

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Andres Lares Andres Lares
Updated on April 16, 2024

5 Things Employers Can Learn From a Viral Layoff Video

Adding empathy and compassion to the layoff process helps employees and can also protect a company’s reputation.

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Megan McNamara Megan McNamara
Updated on April 04, 2023

What Is Employment Law?

Employment law is an extensive, relatively young branch of law that’s constantly changing. Explore key employment laws and the most common reasons employees and employers take legal action.

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