When something goes wrong at work
- Schedule changes and texts on your day offHourly? Work your boss lets you do gets paid, including off-clock texts. Keep a log, and check your local scheduling law.
- Fired or laid off: your first weekAsk about your final paycheck, file for unemployment in the state where you worked, sort health insurance within 60 days, and budget.
- Hurt at workGet care, report the injury in writing right away, keep records and file for workers' comp. Punishing you for reporting is illegal.