Some employers may require new employees to enter into mandatory arbitration agreements, which prevent claims from being handled in court. Arbitration agreements also reduce many of the legal rights afforded to employees by federal law. Instead, workplace incidents are handled internally. By requiring employees to enter into mandatory arbitration agreements, employers may be able to […]

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Traveling is an essential part of certain jobs and careers. While your employers are not required to pay for ordinary commutes to work, they must generally pay all non-exempt employees for any travel time within the scope of their employment. Work-related travel often includes: Exempt employees vs. non-exempt employees Non-exempt employees are workers who are entitled to […]

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