Labor and Employment Archives - Malamut & Associates

Recovering Damages in Emotional Distress Cases: Legal Options

When you think about personal injury cases, physical injuries like burns, broken bones, lacerations, and muscle pain come to mind. Indeed, these are all examples of injuries that could result in a client receiving monetary damages. Of course, not all injuries are purely physical. Some injuries are less tangible but can affect a person’s well-being just as much as physical injuries. In the legal field, we often refer to these injuries as emotional distress, mental anguish, or pain and suffering,…

Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace: Know Your Legal Protections

For women who want to start or expand their family, remaining in the workforce can be fraught with challenges. Before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, they had no protections under the law from being fired or disciplined by their employer. Although the law has since been updated multiple times to prevent pregnant women from facing discrimination in the workplace, it still happens. As a woman who prioritizes both work and family, it’s up to you to…

Social Media and Employment: How Your Online Presence Can Impact Your Job

Over the past 20 years, social media apps have grown to dominate many aspects of our lives. For many people, social media is where we go for news, entertainment, shopping, and to keep in touch with family and friends. As an employee, it’s important to remember that the posts you make, like, and share are not always private; in many cases, they can be seen publicly, whether you want them to be or not. Plenty of employees have found that…

Red Flags: Signs Your Termination Might Be Unlawful

As many as 150,000 employees are wrongfully terminated yearly. Unfortunately, data in this area can be difficult to collect, as employers will almost always try to cover their tracks when firing an employee for illegal reasons. They will likely try to obscure the true reason for terminating an employee by saying they performed poorly at work, were frequently late, or for other seemingly legitimate reasons. As an employee who was wrongfully terminated, it’s up to you to be aware of…

Unpaid Overtime: Understanding Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

After decades of lobbying and strikes by various labor unions and organizations, Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 1938 as part of the New Deal, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at reforming the financial industry and pulling the U.S. out of the Great Depression. Among other labor standards, the FLSA established a 44-hour work week, which was amended to 40 hours two years later. Under the FLSA, employers were required to pay overtime at a rate…

Workplace Harassment: Recognizing, Reporting, and Legal Steps

Workplace harassment is a serious issue that affects numerous employees and workplaces across the globe. At Malamut Law, we believe in recognizing, reporting, and taking legal steps against such misconduct. Understanding what constitutes harassment, knowing your rights, and seeking legal assistance are key steps in addressing this pervasive problem. Our firm is dedicated to helping victims of workplace harassment navigate the complexities of legal recourse. If you feel like you have been a victim of workplace harassment, learn more below.…