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Can my employer dictate when employees take a rest break?

In most jurisdictions, an employer has the right to determine when and where employee breaks take place. Federal law does not require that employees be given rest break opportunities, but as of 2011, nine states require breaks. These include California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. These states have minimum rest break requirements that apply to private sector employees in varying ways.

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Are pension plans insured?

Whether or not your pension plan is insured will depend on the type of pension plan you have. Subject to certain limitations, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation insures certain benefits under defined benefit pension plans. There is generally no insurance for a defined contribution plan.

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What are the penalties for not paying back a loan out of my profit sharing plan after I leave the job?

Whenever you take out a loan against your employer’s profit sharing plan and aren’t able to repay the loan within the allotted time frame that the loan plan gives you, you can be penalized against the amount of the remaining balance on the loan. The amount that you pay because of the penalty depends both on the amount of your loan balance and the type of profit sharing plan your employer provides.

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Use by Employers of Employees’ Photos in Ad Campaigns: Do They Have to Pay You?

Your employer cannot use your image or likeness on their website, in commercials, on product packaging, etc. without your permission. If your employer wants to use your image People have a right to control their own images or likenesses. This comes up most often with celebrities, simply because their images and likenesses are the most valuable. However, the legal rule applies to everyone, famous or not. This means that no one may use your image or likeness without your permission, and you may withhold your permission for any reason.

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