Being placed on medical leave is often one of the most vulnerable moments in a person’s working life. Health concerns, uncertainty about recovery, and financial stress already weigh heavily. When layoffs enter the picture, the anxiety intensifies. A question that comes up repeatedly is simple but unsettling: can you be laid off while on medical … Read more
Finding out you are being laid off is hard in any situation. Hearing that news while you are pregnant or home with a newborn is a completely different level of shock. Many workers ask the same question: “Can my company really lay me off while I’m on maternity leave?” The honest answer is nuanced: in … Read more
Losing your job is stressful enough, but one of the first questions most workers ask is simple and urgent: How long will my health insurance last after being laid off? The answer depends on your employer’s policy, the type of insurance plan you had, and whether you choose to continue coverage through COBRA or another … Read more
How many job applications does it actually take to get hired in the United States in 2026? If you scroll through LinkedIn or Reddit, you will see people claiming they sent out hundreds of résumés with no response. At the same time, new survey data suggests that many workers are still landing roles after a … Read more
Losing a job is stressful enough on its own, but the real anxiety often comes later — during the job search. Many candidates wonder: Can a new employer find out I was laid off? Will a background check reveal the reason I left? Could it hurt my chances of getting hired? These fears are extremely … Read more
Losing a job is one of the most stressful events a person can experience. Even when the reason has nothing to do with performance—like a restructuring, merger, budget cut, or mass layoff—the emotional impact can feel personal. One of the hardest parts is figuring out how to tell people you lost your job without embarrassment. … Read more
Forming a union can be one of the most powerful steps employees take to secure better pay, fair treatment, and a stronger voice in the workplace. But many workers hesitate because they fear retaliation or even termination. The good news is that in the United States, federal law protects your right to unionize. Understanding these … Read more