Many businesses want to categorize their workers as contractors, instead of employees, to save costs and avoid severance obligations. Some workers prefer to be treated as contractors for tax reasons. Even where both parties think they are in an independent…
We are often asked what elements of pay factor into severance. Are employees entitled to bonuses? We reviewed whether severance and bonuses are included in pay in lieu of notice in a two-part series you can find here and here, but…
Temporary layoff is not the same as termination of employment. Temporary layoff may be for up to 13 weeks and often relates to a shortage of work. A “week of layoff” is a week in which you are paid less…