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 the Inability to Provide Fringe Benefits Hurts BusinessDo Startups Have a 401(k)? Plans, Costs, and SetupWhat Is a Residual Check and How Does It Work?How Does CalPERS Retirement Work? Pension and BenefitsWhat Is a Typical PTO Policy: Average Days and AccrualWhat Is Payroll Management in HR: Roles and RequirementsHow Does Employer Contribution to a 401(k) Work?Can You Accept Another Job Offer After Accepting: Legal Risks?Is It Better to Work Overtime or Get a Second Job: TaxesCan the Owner of a Company Be HR? Laws to KnowCan You Use Your FSA for Dependents? Who QualifiesWhat Is Med-R on My Paycheck? Medicare Tax ExplainedCan a Non-Compete Be Enforced? What Courts RequireWhat Do Private Contractors Do: Roles, Taxes, and ContractsDo Employers Pay Into Social Security? Rates and RulesHow Much Sick Time Is Normal? Averages and LawsHow to Hire a Housekeeper: Tax and Legal RequirementsHow to Calculate Your Unemployment Payment AmountHow to Calculate Time and a Half: Rules and ExamplesWhat Is a Christmas Bonus and How Is It Taxed?Can You Ask a Candidate Where They Live: Legal RisksWhat Does Remaining Net Pay Mean on Direct Deposit?Do You Get Paid Out for Unused PTO? Laws & RightsWhat Is Comp Time at Work? Rules and How It WorksWhat Are the Types of Unions? Craft, Industrial & MoreWhat Tax Form Do Employees Fill Out? W-4 and MoreWhat Is a Non-Federal Wage: State and Local Pay LawsHow Is SDI Calculated? Wages, Benefits, and LimitsWhat Are W-2 Forms? Who Gets One and How to Use ItHow to Get Workers' Compensation: Steps and Benefits