Maduegbuna Cooper LLP

10/26/2026

Don't let a former employer shortchange you. From unused sick leave to your required two-week notice period, it's crucial to understand what you are legally owed in your final pay. Read this guide to ensure you receive every dollar you've earned.

https://www.workplacefairness.org/final-pay/

10/23/2026

Federal law protects employees who complain about wage discrimination or file an EEOC claim from employer retaliation, demotion, or wrongful termination. Understanding your rights helps ensure fair compensation. https://www.equalrights.org/issue/economic-workplace-equality/pay-discrimination/

10/19/2026

Need to take time off work for your own serious health condition or to care for a family member? Understanding your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can protect your job while you focus on health. Learn what protections apply to you!

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/28a-fmla-employee-protections?

10/16/2026

A job buyout offer can come with a ticking clock and complex terms. Workers should carefully review the compensation, health benefits, and release of claims before making a decision. Learn how to protect your interests.

https://www.aarp.org/work/careers/job-buyout/?

Severance pay, health insurance, bonuses and other things to ask for

10/12/2026

If you need a pregnancy-related workplace accommodation, your employer must engage in the "interactive process" with you once you speak up. Learn how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act protects your job and health, and what steps to take next.

https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act

10/09/2026

The Equal Pay Act covers all forms of compensation, from base salary and overtime to bonuses and benefits. Employers cannot reduce wages to correct pay disparities. Read the official Department of Labor guide on worker rights. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/internal/policies/equal-pay-for-equal-work

10/05/2026

Are you working off the clock or missing overtime pay without realizing it? Wage theft occurs in many forms, but federal labor laws protect workers from unfair pay practices. Learn the common warning signs and safeguard your compensation.

https://www.workplacefairness.org/wage-theft-signs/

10/02/2026

Reporting company wrongdoing shouldn't cost you your job or put you in legal jeopardy. Federal law under the Defend Trade Secrets Act provides specific immunity protections for whistleblowers sharing confidential information with government officials.

Learn more about your rights: https://www.investopedia.com/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-11701022?

09/28/2026

Are you receiving all the overtime pay you've earned? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, job titles alone don't determine exempt status—your actual duties and pay rate do. https://www.adp.com/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/t/the-difference-between-exempt-and-non-exempt-employees.aspx

09/25/2026

Independent contractor or employee? Misclassifying workers can result in significant tax penalties, unpaid benefit obligations, and wage claims under federal law. Understand how the IRS evaluates behavioral, financial, and relational control factors.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee?