Employment Law Author

Sasha Patel

Sasha Patel is a highly experienced employment attorney with expertise in employment discrimination and disability law. She has a strong reputation for being a fierce advocate for her clients and has achieved numerous successes in high-stakes cases.

Credentials

J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School

11+ yearsEmployment DiscriminationDisability Law

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Articles by Sasha Patel

Is Comp Time Better Than Overtime? What the Law SaysIs 401(k) Automatic Enrollment Required by Law?How Do Employers Monitor Internet Usage at Work?What Benefits Are Employers Legally Required to Provide?What Is Flat Rate Pay? Wages, Overtime, and the LawWhy Does HR Exist? The Legal Case for Human ResourcesAre Executive Assistants Exempt From Overtime?How Much Is Paid Parental Leave? Rates and CapsWhen Do You Get Your Sign-On Bonus? Timelines & TaxDo You Get Paid While Training for a Job? The RulesWho Is My Retirement Plan Administrator and How to Find ThemHow to Respond to a Low Salary Offer and NegotiateW-2 vs. W-9: Key Differences for Employees and ContractorsHow Much Do Employees Make in an IPO: Equity and TaxesDoes 2 Weeks' Notice Include Weekends or Workdays?What Is a 1099 Subcontractor? Taxes and ClassificationWhat Is Standard Vacation Time in the USA? Laws and PayWhat Is Health and Wellness Pay? Coverage and TaxesIs an FSA Front-Loaded? Health vs. Dependent CareWhich Payroll Deductions Are Mandatory by Law?How to Give a Notice at Work Without Losing BenefitsHow Long Does a BIG Background Check Take to Complete?Do Employers Match Social Security and Medicare?What Is Considered Excessive Calling Out at Work?Does an 8-Hour Workday Include Lunch? Paid or UnpaidHow Do Companies Run Background Checks: Laws and LimitsWhat to Bring for a Background Check: ID and DocumentsHow Many Hours Do You Have to Work for a Lunch Break?Can I Cash Out a VEBA Account? Rules and PenaltiesWhat Does It Mean to Be on Payroll as an Employee?