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Harper Owens
Harper Owens is an employment law attorney with a strong background in defending employers against discrimination claims. She has extensive experience in negotiating settlements and trying cases in state and federal courts.
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Why Do Layoffs Happen? Causes and Your Legal RightsCan You Reimburse Yourself From an FSA: Rules and StepsHow Does COBRA Work If You Get a New Job: Options and DeadlinesHow Do You Know If Your Background Check Is Good?What States Require SOC Codes: Reporting and FilingMinimum Salary for Exempt Employees: Federal and State RulesWhat Do You Put for Employer on an Application?How to Calculate Holiday Pay for Part-Time EmployeesHow to Calculate Profit Sharing Contributions: FormulasHow to Create an Independent Contractor Agreement Step by StepHow to Set Up a Profit-Sharing Plan: Rules and DeadlinesWhat Does Internal Equity Mean? Fair Pay and the LawIs Workers' Comp an Employee Benefit or a Requirement?How to Get a Pension: Who Qualifies and How to ApplyDo Seasonal Amazon Employees Get Benefits?What Does Floating Holiday Pay Mean and How It WorksWhat Documents Are Needed for I-9: Lists A, B & CDoes Getting Laid Off Look Bad? Know Your RightsWhat Is a Living Allowance and How Is It Taxed?What Is Equity Vesting? Schedules, Types, and TaxesWhat Does Plan/Benefit Exclusion Mean in Health Insurance?Who Pays a Headhunter? Employers Do, Not Job SeekersWhy Did I Get Fired? Lawful vs. Unlawful ReasonsHow Much Do You Get for Paid Family Leave?What Is the Lowest Age to Get a Job? State and Federal LawsHow to Gross Up a Paycheck: Step-by-Step FormulaDoes FERS Reduce Your Social Security Benefits?Is Workers' Comp a Fringe Benefit? Rules and Tax TreatmentWho Is Eligible for an FSA: Employee and Dependent RulesHow to Get a New W-2 From Your Employer or IRS