Losing your job is a threat to your financial well-being, and depending on why you lost your job, it could impact your future job opportunities as well. If you believe the reason for your termination was unjust, it may be worthwhile to carefully examine your...
Employment Law
Is HR the best place to lodge a discrimination complaint?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 22, 2018 | Employment Law
Before you go to the human resources department complaining that you are experiencing discrimination issues, think carefully about your claim and what HR will do about it.Depending on the nature of the problem, HR may or may not act. Furthermore, they may or may not...
Have you been incorrectly classified as an exempt employee?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Oct 23, 2017 | Employment Law
Employers must adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act in classifying their employees as either exempt or non-exempt. Misinterpreting or ignoring the regulations can lead to penalties, fines and the payment of back wages where applicable.If you believe your employer is...
Do you dread going to work because of internet harassment?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Aug 1, 2017 | Employment Law
There is nothing amusing about internet harassment or outright cyber stalking. If this is happening to you at the office, it is probably making the environment uncomfortable and disrupting your workday.Men and women have different experiences with this problem. Men...
Have you experienced sexual harassment by coworkers?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Feb 3, 2017 | Employment Law
You would think that everyone who holds down a job is aware that sexual harassment is illegal and should simply not happen. However, when you add email and online social exchanges to real-time interaction among employees, you can see that there are many opportunities...
Vote, And You’re Fired!
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Oct 24, 2016 | Employment Law
With Election Day fast approaching on November 8th, you may be wondering whether you can take time off from work to vote - without getting fired for it. In a year where there are divisive lines between supporters of the two main presidential candidates, you don't want...
Can I Get Fired for Self-Defense?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Employment Law
If you work somewhere like a jewelry store, convenience store, bank, or anywhere else that deals in large amounts of cash or valuable items, you may think about how you would handle yourself in the event of a robbery or even an armed robbery. Your employer may provide...
Gathering Documentation When You’ve Been Fired
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Employment Law
Being let go from a job is upsetting for anyone. But when you believe you were wrongfully let go, it's even harder to deal with the feelings of confusion and anger.If you believe you've been wrongfully terminated, there is something you can do about it. Here are...
Former State School Superintendent Files Wrongful Termination Suit
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 15, 2016 | Employment Law
A former West Virginia state superintendent is suing the state Board of Education and it's president for wrongful termination.Former state superintendent Jorea Marple files a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Board of Education in 2013, saying that the board...
Do Part-Time Workers Get Unemployment Benefits?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 14, 2016 | Employment Law
Losing a job is a real fear in today's economic climate, and unemployment benefits may be the only safety net that some people have. Unemployment benefits are not based on the job you just lost. If you lost a part-time job, you could still be eligible for unemployment...
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