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Employment law, without the jargon.
Short, practical guides to the questions I’m asked most. They’re general information to help you understand your situation, not legal advice about it.
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FeaturedSeverance agreements9 min read
Severance agreements explained: what to check before you sign
What you’re giving up, how the money and tax work, why your own advice matters, and the clauses worth negotiating, including your reference.
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Time limits6 min read
300 days or two years: employment claim time limits
How the most common time limit is counted, where an EEOC charge fits in, and why waiting for an appeal can be risky.
Sep 28, 2026
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Layoffs7 min read
Severance pay after a layoff: how it’s worked out and what to check
Severance usually depends on your employer’s plan or your contract, not a law. Here’s how to check your figure.
Sep 14, 2026
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At work8 min read
Making an HR complaint that gets taken seriously
Keep it factual, say what you want to happen and send it to the right person. A simple structure, with an example.
Sep 2, 2026
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Termination7 min read
Constructive discharge: why you should pause before resigning
Quitting over intolerable conditions can count as being fired, but these claims are hard. What to do before you give notice.
Aug 20, 2026
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Discrimination10 min read
What counts as disability discrimination at work?
The legal meaning of disability is wider than many people expect. Reasonable accommodations, and what to do if they’re refused.
Aug 6, 2026
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At work4 min read
Can you bring someone to a disciplinary meeting?
When union members can ask for a representative, what they’re allowed to do, and what to ask for if you’re not in a union.
Jul 24, 2026
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Layoffs6 min read
Layoffs during maternity leave: your protections
If your job is at risk while you’re on maternity leave, the law may protect you from being singled out. How it works.
Jul 10, 2026
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Contracts8 min read
Non-compete clauses: will yours hold up?
Restrictive covenants are only enforceable if they go no further than reasonably necessary. What to look for before you sign, or leave.
Jun 26, 2026
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