Workplace Rights and Obligations
Federal and state laws affect every aspect of the employment
relationship, from the first day of work to the last. Interview questions,
wages, hours, benefits, time off, working conditions, and more: Employees have
rights at every stage of the process, and employers who don’t honor those
rights could find themselves in legal trouble.
Information for Employees
Whether you have a question about a workplace policy, feel you’re
being treated unfairly, want to know whether you have a wrongful termination
claim against your former employer, or need the facts on unemployment benefits,
the information on this site will help. We’ve got articles on your legal rights
in the hiring process, discrimination and harassment, workplace privacy, and
more. We provide plenty of links to detailed resources available from Nolo and
elsewhere. And, if you decide you want to talk to a lawyer, we can connect you
with one in your area.
Information for Employers
If you’re an employer or manager, you already know that employment
law can be complicated. Our articles for employers provide information on your
legal obligations to employees, from preventing workplace harassment to
providing notice of layoffs. If you need more detailed information, Nolo has plenty
of books and forms for employers. You can also find employment lawyers here.
