You received the proverbial “pink slip” with the explanation that the pandemic has caused financial losses. Several others at your level, but much younger, are retained. Can your employer do that legally? Maybe, maybe not. If the real reason is
Are you concerned that you’re at risk for getting COVID-19 when you return to work? The news is filled with stories of the terrible consequences of contracting this disease. So, yes, there may be a risk. As I explained in
You may be wondering how to best cope with the risk of COVID-19 when you return to work. Disorderly work conditions could be dangerous considering that people are dying from the disease. No one wants to earn a paycheck facing
The coronavirus has triggered a free fall in our labor market. In the last week of March, 6.6 million unemployment claims were filed, and the Federal Reserve Bank predicts that a record-breaking 47 million jobs could be lost due to
You have watched and read the news about the pandemic. Fortunately, you are still employed. But now that Harris County citizens have been ordered to remain at home, at least until April 30, 2020, can you collect paid leave under
