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Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Barring Sex Discrimination in Employment Applies to LGBTQ Individuals
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Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Barring Sex Discrimination in Employment Applies to LGBTQ Individuals

The decision will have wide-ranging impacts on all entrepreneurs and workers.
Connor Perrett | 3 min read
Amazon Draws Criticism for Firing Employee Who Led Coronavirus Protest

Amazon Draws Criticism for Firing Employee Who Led Coronavirus Protest

Chris Smalls says staff at the Amazon fulfillment center are at risk.
Rachel England | 3 min read
Getting Laid Off Is Not a Scarlet Letter

Getting Laid Off Is Not a Scarlet Letter

Three tips to surviving the corporate culling.
Carolyn Betts | 5 min read
How to Fire an Employee: 4 Ways to Make the Process Kinder

How to Fire an Employee: 4 Ways to Make the Process Kinder

Make the dreaded act less painful for everyone.
Kara Goldin | 6 min read
What Small Business Owners Should Know About Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

What Small Business Owners Should Know About Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

Award amounts can range from $5,000 to $80,000. Many claims are settled by employers to avoid damage to the company's reputation.
Brian Hughes | 4 min read

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