Employment Law

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Am I Owed Overtime Pay? FLSA Exempt vs Non-Exempt Status Explained

Most workers are owed 1.5 times their regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek under the FLSA. Exempt status turns on salary and actual job duties, not job title, and misclassification is common.

August 2, 2026Read

At-Will Employment and Wrongful Termination: What It Means and When a Firing Is Illegal

At-will employment lets an employer fire you for almost any reason, but not an illegal one; discrimination, retaliation, public-policy, and contract firings may be wrongful termination.

July 7, 2026Read

Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in 2026? The FTC Rule, State Law, and What Changed

Non-competes are still governed state by state in 2026. The FTC ban was set aside by a federal court in 2024. Learn which states bar them, the reasonableness test, and what to do if you have one.

June 27, 2026Read

Wrongful Termination Claims: At-Will Employment, Protected-Class Carveouts, and EEOC Charge Filing

Most U.S. workers are at-will, which means termination without reason is generally legal. Wrongful termination claims live in the carveouts: protected-class discrimination, retaliation, and specific federal and state statutes. This guide explains those boundaries and the EEOC charge process.

June 15, 2026Read