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It is estimated that anywhere between 10 and 30% of all employers misclassify at least some workers, according to the Economic Policy Institute. This can substantially impact affected workers, both when it comes to their legal rights and their financial compensation. But what exactly is employee misclassification, and how could it negatively impact you?
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — A Texas judge’s decision to allow a college quarterback who admitted betting on his own team to remain eligible has exposed what one sports law attorney calls a growing crisis in college athletics.
On June 8, Lubbock County Judge Ken Corry granted a temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to participate in the 2026 football season, despite an NCAA ruling that would sideline him for gambling-related violations. The NCAA plans to suspend Sorsby for the first two games of the season.
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Racial discrimination in the workplace has been illegal in the United States since the passage of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite this, a shocking number of employees across the US find themselves victims of discrimination every year, and the effects can be devastating. Here are just five of the ways racial discrimination might affect you:
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While it may not seem especially important, how you choose to organize your business can have a substantial impact on how it runs. In some cases, it may mean the difference between turning a profit and taking a loss, and it may even affect your ability to continue doing business at all. Here are five reasons to consider a business reorganization for your company:
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A new bill, recently introduced in the New York State Legislature, would seek to protect athletes from abuse and threats arising out of sports gambling. If passed, it would punish people who engage in abusive, harassing, or threatening behavior against athletes by banning them from sports gambling. The hope is that this law will help to fight the growing trend of disturbing behavior from sports fans who put their money on the line through sports gambling sites and apps.
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Laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) all offer protections for employees to ensure they are treated fairly by their employers. However, part of these protections includes the right to avoid retaliation for reporting employment law violations. But what is retaliation, what does it look like, and what should you do if it happens to you?
Employment discrimination is a sadly common issue, and one that workers of all types may potentially deal with. However, that doesn’t mean it is necessarily obvious, and some people may be discriminated against without realizing it. Here are seven ways that employers may discriminate against their employees that you should watch out for:
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It is fairly common for even small companies to have employee manuals, but most of the time, they do not put as much thought into it as they should. This can wind up having more significant consequences than most people realize if they ever face legal issues later on. But what exactly do you need to put in your employee manual, and what might happen if your manual is not correctly written?
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As a business owner, you may be concerned about the potential costs and difficulties involved with any kind of serious litigation. However, in many cases, business mediation can offer a preferable alternative that can allow you to settle your differences with employees, partners, or other businesses out of court. Here are five things you need to know about business mediation:
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Amazon, the major online retailer, has sued the New York Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to stop the enforcement of a recently passed law that it claims is unconstitutional. The new law would give the PERB the authority to bring enforcement actions against companies like Amazon for engaging in unfair labor practices. However, Amazon is trying to block the law from coming into effect, saying that it is preempted by existing federal law.
