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 Fill Out Step 2b on W-4: Multiple Jobs WorksheetHow to Calculate Unemployment: Your Weekly BenefitAre Unions Political: Dues, Taxes, and Your RightsWhen Does Overtime Begin for a Wage-Earning Employee?Do Workers' Comp Claims Raise Your Insurance Rates?How to Get W-2 Forms for Employees: Filing and DistributionWhat Does Minimum Wage Mean? Rates and ExemptionsWhat Is Employee Compensation: Pay, Benefits & Tax RulesWhat Information Is Included on a Paycheck Stub?Do Freelancers Get Benefits? Insurance & RetirementHow Are Employee Evaluations Used? The Legal ImpactIs There a Gender Pay Gap? Facts and Legal RightsDo Women Get Paid Less for the Same Job? Your Legal RightsIs the Pay Gap Real? What the Data and Laws SayHow to Calculate PTO for Part-Time Employees: 2 MethodsWhat Is a Tuition Assistance Program and How Does It Work?What Are Stagnant Wages and Why Do They Persist?Can I Lower My 401(k) Contribution at Any Time?How Do I Know If I Have an ERISA Plan: Steps to CheckCan You Get Unemployment If You Quit in NY: Good CauseHow to Calculate Military Time for Payroll Step by StepWhat Does Employer Type Mean and How to Identify ItWhat Is Employee Status? Classifications and Legal RightsWhat Happens If You Leave Your 401(k) With a Former Employer?Why Are Unions Bad? Dues, Seniority, and FinesWhat Jobs Don't Do Background Checks and Your RightsHow to Write Someone Up for Being Late Without Legal RiskHow to Write a Statement About Someone at Work: Your RightsWhat Is a Wage Report? Definition and Filing RulesCan You Give a Verbal 2 Weeks Notice? Risks Explained