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

How to Get COBRA: Enrollment, Costs, and DeadlinesWhat Is Payroll in HR? Taxes, Deductions & ComplianceDo Benefits Come Out of Your Paycheck: Deductions ExplainedIs Paid Maternity Leave Common: Federal and State RulesDo You Get Dividends on Unvested Shares? RSUs vs RSAsCan My Employer Deduct Tips From My Paycheck?What Do They Take Out of Your Paycheck? Taxes & MoreWhat Is CT Paid Leave? Eligibility and BenefitsCan You Get Overtime With PTO? What the Law SaysWhat Are Union Dues? How They Work and Your RightsWhat Is Payroll Tax? Definition and How It WorksHow to Calculate Federal Unemployment Tax: Rates and StepsHow Much Is a Severance Package: Pay, Benefits and TaxesDo I Have to Sign a Non-Compete? What the Law SaysIs a Service Charge a Tip? Tax Rules and PenaltiesWhat Are the Best Employee Benefits to Offer?Do All States Require Workers' Compensation?What Is FLI on a NJ W-2: Family Leave InsuranceCan You Be 1099 Without Consent? What the IRS SaysDoes College Show Up on a Background Check: What It Reveals?How to Calculate Payroll Hours and Minutes ManuallyHow to Take Out Your 401(k) from an Old Job: OptionsHow to Read a Time Card: Hours, Decimals, and OvertimeWhat to Do With Your 401(k) When Changing Jobs?How to Provide Health Insurance for Your Small BusinessWhat Are Penalty Rates and How Are They Calculated?What Is Considered a Work Week Under the FLSA?What Is Retro Pay? Examples, Taxes, and PenaltiesWhat Is a Contractor Position: IRS Rules and Tax DutiesHow to Report an Abusive Boss to HR and the EEOC