All guides
Every guide we've published, in one searchable list.
Whistleblower Protections Explained
Federal and state whistleblower laws that protect employees from retaliation for reporting wrongdoing.
1099 vs W-2 Explained
The tax and legal differences between being classified as a 1099 vs. W-2 worker.
Independent Contractor vs Employee
How the IRS and DOL tests determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.
Workers' Compensation Basics
How workers' comp works, what it covers, and when you can sue outside the system.
Unemployment Benefits Explained
How to qualify for unemployment, how benefits are calculated, and when they can be denied.
WARN Act Mass Layoff Notice Explained
When the WARN Act requires 60 days' notice and what employees are owed if it's violated.
Severance Pay Explained
When employers must pay severance, what a release requires, and what to negotiate.
Non-Solicitation Agreements Explained
What non-solicitation clauses restrict and how they differ from non-competes.
Non-Compete Agreements Explained
How non-compete agreements work, which states ban them, and how to challenge one.
Equal Pay Act Explained
How the EPA requires equal pay for equal work and what defenses exist.