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What are the Rights of Federal Employees?

According to the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), there are approximately 2.8 million federal employees in the United...

ABCs of Employment Law: Franchising Agreements

Franchising agreements give entrepreneurs an avenue to start their own ventures under the umbrella of established brands. However, the technical...

ABCs of Employment Law: Fair Labor Standards Act

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a fundamental piece of legislation designed to protect the rights of employees in...

ABCs of Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects eligible employees seeking to take leave for certain reasons without the fear...

ABCs of Employment Law: ERISA

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is one of our main areas of focus at Walcheske & Luzi. Our...

ABCs of Employment Law: Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Bonuses

Bonuses are considered a form of additional compensation that employers may offer to their employees as an incentive for good...

ABCs of Employment Law: Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement

Keeping certain company information protected can be extremely important for the health of a business. If your business depends on...

ABCs of Employment Law: Conviction Record Discrimination

Having a conviction record can make it difficult to find a job no matter where you live. There are, however,...

ABCs of Employment Law: Arrest Record Discrimination

In today’s business landscape, employers cannot refuse employment for discriminatory reasons. This includes discriminating against individuals with arrest records. How...

ABCs of Employment Law: Employee Benefits

Did you know that employee benefits make up to 40% of an employee’s total compensation in some situations? That’s a...