Document Everything: The Paper Trail That Protects You
Keep a dated, factual record of significant work events, off company systems. Here’s how to document workplace issues the right way, and the lines that get you in trouble.
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HR Is Not Your Friend (What HR Is Actually For)
Is HR on your side? Sometimes. HR’s real job is protecting the company from risk. Here’s what to use HR for, where your interests diverge, and how to cover yourself.
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Health Insurance After a Layoff: COBRA vs. Marketplace, With Real Numbers
COBRA keeps your exact plan but at full price, often several times your old paycheck deduction. A subsidized marketplace plan is frequently cheaper. Here’s the real math.
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“We’re a Family Here” and Other Lies
“We’re a family.” “Unlimited PTO.” “We’re lean.” Company culture phrases sound like gifts and work like claims. Here’s the honest decoder, and what each one costs you.
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WARN Notices: The Public Layoff Warning Nobody Checks
The WARN Act makes many big employers file public notice before mass layoffs, and most states post it online. Here’s how to check for your own company in five minutes.
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Severance Agreements: The Clauses That Can Burn You
The dollar figure in a severance agreement is the easy part. It’s the quiet clauses, non-disparagement, non-compete, release, clawbacks, that can quietly cost you.
