Maduegbuna Cooper LLP

10/16/2026

A job buyout offer can come with a ticking clock and complex terms. Workers should carefully review the compensation, health benefits, and release of claims before making a decision. Learn how to protect your interests.

https://www.aarp.org/work/careers/job-buyout/?

Severance pay, health insurance, bonuses and other things to ask for

10/12/2026

If you need a pregnancy-related workplace accommodation, your employer must engage in the "interactive process" with you once you speak up. Learn how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act protects your job and health, and what steps to take next.

https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act

10/09/2026

The Equal Pay Act covers all forms of compensation, from base salary and overtime to bonuses and benefits. Employers cannot reduce wages to correct pay disparities. Read the official Department of Labor guide on worker rights. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/internal/policies/equal-pay-for-equal-work

10/05/2026

Are you working off the clock or missing overtime pay without realizing it? Wage theft occurs in many forms, but federal labor laws protect workers from unfair pay practices. Learn the common warning signs and safeguard your compensation.

https://www.workplacefairness.org/wage-theft-signs/

10/02/2026

Reporting company wrongdoing shouldn't cost you your job or put you in legal jeopardy. Federal law under the Defend Trade Secrets Act provides specific immunity protections for whistleblowers sharing confidential information with government officials.

Learn more about your rights: https://www.investopedia.com/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-11701022?

09/28/2026

Are you receiving all the overtime pay you've earned? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, job titles alone don't determine exempt status—your actual duties and pay rate do. https://www.adp.com/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/t/the-difference-between-exempt-and-non-exempt-employees.aspx

09/25/2026

Independent contractor or employee? Misclassifying workers can result in significant tax penalties, unpaid benefit obligations, and wage claims under federal law. Understand how the IRS evaluates behavioral, financial, and relational control factors.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee?

09/21/2026

Do you know your rights if you face sexual harassment at work? Federal law protects employees from workplace misconduct and forbids employer retaliation for reporting it. Understanding your options is the first step.

Read this guide to learn more: https://www.equalrights.org/issue/economic-workplace-equality/sexual-harassment/

09/18/2026

The FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family & medical reasons. Know your rights regarding health benefits and job security when you need time off to care for yourself or a loved one. Learn more about eligibility here.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla

09/14/2026

Quitting your job doesn't automatically prevent you from pursuing a wrongful termination claim. If severe harassment or retaliation made your workplace unbearable, you may have a constructive discharge claim.

Learn what a constructive discharge claim is, how it works, and the legal process involved when intolerable work conditions force an employee to resign.