Michael Morra
Attorney · Widener University Delaware Law School
Most Common Reasons Unemployment Benefits Are Denied
Understand how unemployment insurance works and some common reasons why benefits are denied. ... READ MORE
Vaping at Work: What Are Your Rights?
In most of the country, workplace smoking is either banned or highly regulated by state law. In states where smoking is permitted at work ... READ MORE
Am I Required to Pay Union Dues?
A labor union is an organization that represents a group of workers in a specific trade or profession. A good labor union negotiates more favorable rights and benefits for the class of workers it represents. ... READ MORE
Can I Skip My Lunch Break to Leave Work Earlier?
If you're like most Americans, you probably feel like you're constantly on the go. In addition to the daily demands of your job, there’s a good chance you’re balancing a variety of other commitments and responsibilities that consume your time and energy. ... READ MORE
Can an Employer Refuse to Hire Non-Citizens?
It’s illegal for an employer to discriminate based on citizenship in any part of the employment process, whether in recruiting, hiring, disciplining, or firing. Yet, it is also illegal to employ an unauthorized worker. ... READ MORE
Can an Employer Be Held Liable for an Employee's Illegal Act?
Depending on the circumstances, an employer can be held liable for the harm that results from an employee’s illegal act. This is true even if the employer did not participate in the wrongful act and had no intention of causing the harm. ... READ MORE
Strikes, Slowdowns, and Walkouts
Whenever employers and workers can’t see eye-to-eye on important issues, there’s always the possibility of a work stoppage. ... READ MORE
Partial Unemployment: Eligibility and Benefit Amounts
If you find yourself unemployed or working part-time, you might be eligible for partial unemployment benefits. ... READ MORE
Can I Get Workers' Comp for Dental Injuries?
A chipped or broken tooth might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a workplace injury, but the truth is that dental injuries can be painful and extremely expensive to treat. ... READ MORE
Freedom of Speech in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?
A common misconception is that employees have a constitutionally protected right of free speech in the workplace. The truth is, public sector employees enjoy some limited protection. ... READ MORE