Employment Law Author

Ethan Sawyer Russell

Ethan Sawyer Russell is a seasoned employment lawyer who advises clients on labor relations, employment contracts, and workplace disputes. He has a deep understanding of the complex laws governing the workplace.

Credentials

J.D., University of California, Berkeley, B.A. in Industrial Relations

12+ yearsLabor RelationsEmployment Contracts

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Articles by Ethan Sawyer Russell

Why Do People Get Fired? Common and Illegal ReasonsWhat Are the Benefits of Being an Independent Contractor?How to Tell Your Boss About Medical Issues: Your RightsIs a 9-Hour Work Day Normal? What the Law SaysDo You Get Paid for Jury Duty? Court and Employer RulesWhat Are Earned Hours? Calculation and ComplianceHow to Ask for Your Paycheck and Recover What You're OwedHow to Calculate Net Rate in Workers' CompensationDo Companies Still Give Christmas Bonuses? Tax & RightsWill Workers' Comp Affect Your Future Employment?How Supplemental Disability Insurance Works: Costs and ClaimsHow to Buy Back Military Time for Federal RetirementWho Enforces Labor Laws? Federal and State AgenciesWhen Should I Hire My First Employee: Signs and Legal StepsCan I Hire My Wife as an Employee? Taxes & BenefitsHow to Make Employee Payroll Checks: Pay and TaxesHow to Report Time Theft: Steps and Whistleblower RightsHow to Multiply Overtime Pay: Formulas and MethodsWhat Is a Full-Time Employee? Hours and Legal StandardsWhy Are My Tips Being Deducted From My Paycheck?What Does a Payroll Manager Do? Duties and ComplianceHow to Pay Employees Super: Rates, Deadlines & PenaltiesWhere to Get FMLA Paperwork and Which Form You NeedWhat Does a Layoff Mean at Work? Rights and BenefitsHow Short-Term Disability Works: Coverage and ClaimsWhat Does Live-In Attendant Mean Under Federal Law?Can I Do Freelance Work While Employed? Rules & RisksIs Flat Rate Pay Worth It? Hidden Costs and Legal RightsHow to Get Health Insurance for Your EmployeesAre Part-Time Employees Eligible for PTO? Laws & Policies