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What Happens to Employees When a Company Files for Bankruptcy?

When a company files for bankruptcy, employees do not automatically lose their jobs. Some businesses continue operating during insolvency proceedings and keep employees working, while others shut down and terminate…

Will My Employer Know If I File for Bankruptcy?

Generally, your employer will not automatically be notified if you file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is typically a personal financial matter, and many employees complete the process without their employer ever…

Can You Go to Jail for Stealing Time at Work?

If your employer accuses you of stealing time at work, your first concern may be whether you can be fired or even face criminal consequences. Generally, no. Most allegations of…

Can a Former Employer Disclose the Reason for Termination?

Losing a job is stressful enough on its own. The added worry of what a former employer might say to a prospective one can feel just as destabilizing. Whether you…

Can You Lay Off Someone on Maternity Leave?

An employer can layoff an employee while they are on maternity leave. The reality is that employers restructure, eliminate positions, and reduce their workforce, and sometimes those decisions land on…

Can an Employer Sue an Employee After Resignation?

Yes, an employer can sue a former employee after they resign.  Resignation by itself does not create legal liability. Walking away from a job is your right.  What matters is…

Can I Be Fired While on Short-Term Disability?

Yes, you can be terminated while on short-term disability. The leave itself does not prevent your employer from ending your employment. What matters is why they did it. If the…

When Should You Not Sign a Severance Agreement?

Your employer has just informed you that you are being dismissed from your position. They have also handed you a severance package agreement and asked you to sign it. Maybe…

Can I Free Myself From Restrictions Under My Employment Contract?

There are legal ways to get out of an employment contract. The more important issue is how you leave and what that decision means for your rights and obligations. In…