David C. Wells
J.D. · The University of Texas at Austin School of Law
How to Get COBRA Coverage After Leaving a Job
As the country continues to argue over the extent to which healthcare is a right, a luxury, or something in between, millions of people have come to rely on their employers for health insurance and other healthcare benefits. ... READ MORE
How to File an Appeal When Your Unemployment Claim is Denied
Unemployment insurance provides benefits to people who are out of a job and looking for work. ... READ MORE
How to Handle a Hostile Work Environment
A workplace that is free of hostility and harassment does not seem like it should be too much to ask, but people all over the country still deal with workplace bullying. ... READ MORE
Religious Discrimination at Work: What Are My Rights?
Learn your workplace rights when it comes to religious discrimination and reasonable accommodation. ... READ MORE
Can Your Employer Read Your Emails?
While more and more people use social media to communicate in their personal lives, email remains one of the main ways people communicate at work. Indeed, many employees receive a company email address to use for work-related purposes. ... READ MORE
Work Travel: Are You Entitled to Travel Pay?
If you're traveling for work, the amount of paid travel time depends on many factors. ... READ MORE
When Is Going on Strike Illegal?
Labor strikes are an important part of this country’s economic history. Workers have gone on strike to demand better wages, safer working conditions, and many other improvements. ... READ MORE
Love Contracts and Workplace Romance
In any workplace, there is always the possibility for romantic relationships to form. People who spend forty or more hours together per week sometimes find themselves with feelings for each other. ... READ MORE
What Happens If You Quit Your Job After Maternity Leave?
Many women face a dilemma over whether to return to work after maternity leave. On the one hand, they might enjoy their work, want to advance their careers, or simply need the money. ... READ MORE
Are Uber Drivers Considered Employees?
The “gig economy,” also known as the “sharing economy,” has made significant changes to many aspects of the job market. Many of those changes are good. For example, a person who drives for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft can enjoy a measure of flexibility not found in the traditional workplace. They can decide when to work and for how long. ... READ MORE