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06/05/2026

The WARN Act was created to help workers and families prepare for significant job losses caused by layoffs or business closures. Learn more about when notice is required and what legal remedies may be available if an employer fails to comply.

https://www.justia.com/employment/hiring-employment-contracts/layoffs-warn-act/

06/01/2026

Returning from maternity leave to face a sudden demotion, reduced workload, or passed-over promotion may constitute illegal discrimination or FMLA retaliation. If you notice an unfair shift in performance reviews or workplace treatment after taking leave, document the changes and consult an employment attorney to protect your career and rights. https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecarter/2026/05/01/working-mothers-legal-rights-how-to-file-a-discrimination-claim/

05/29/2026

Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), covered employers must provide reasonable accommodations—such as extra breaks, light duty, or schedule changes—for employees with known limitations related to pregnancy or childbirth. Unless an accommodation causes undue hardship, employers cannot deny opportunities or force workers to take leave, making proper supervisor training essential. https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act

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05/25/2026

Not getting paid for all your hours? Learn what counts as compensable time, when overtime is owed, and your rights under federal and state wage laws. https://www.justia.com/employment/overtime-and-wage-hour-laws/

05/22/2026

Employees have legal protections when reporting workplace discrimination, harassment, or unsafe conditions. Learn more about how workplace retaliation may occur and the steps available for filing a complaint.

What is workplace retaliation? The definition of the term and 10 examples of ways it can manifest in the workplace. Plus, a few times it's happened in real life.

05/18/2026

Under FMLA your employer must maintain group health coverage during leave, but you’re still responsible for your share of the premiums—arrange payments with HR before your leave to avoid cancellation, and consult an employment attorney if your coverage is threatened.
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/do-i-pay-health-insurance-while-im-fmla-leave.html

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05/15/2026

Disability discrimination and harassment can impact access to employment, education, housing, and public spaces. Learn more about the legal protections available under the ADA and other federal laws.

Learn about disability rights and how to recognize disability discrimination and harassment.

05/11/2026

Federal employees who report fraud, waste, or abuse may be protected under whistleblower laws. Learn more about protected disclosures, reporting channels, and the legal safeguards available against retaliation.

According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), whistleblowers help keep the federal government

05/07/2026

Disability discrimination can happen in the workplace or in public spaces when equal access and fair treatment are denied. Learn more about your rights under the ADA and how legal protections may apply.

https://www.justia.com/discrimination-claims/disability-discrimination-ada/

05/04/2026

Being laid off isn’t just a workplace issue—it involves legal protections. Federal laws like the WARN Act require advance notice for mass layoffs and help safeguard employee rights. Learn what a “pink slip” really means: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pink-slip.asp