Can Workers Be Fired for Work Restrictions or an Injury?

Have you been injured at work or developed a medical condition that prevents you from performing your job duties as usual? You may be wondering “Can I Be Fired for Work Restrictions?” Generally, employers cannot fire an employee due to work restrictions due to a workplace injury. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers … Read more

Why Am I Seeing No Batches on Instacart? (how to get more)

The key to making a lot of money working for Instacart is to get a lot of big-dollar batches. If you’ve noticed a decrease in batches, you might be wondering: Why am I not seeing batches on Instacart? Instacart Shoppers will see fewer batches if the Shopper consistently has low ratings. Instacart’s algorithm automatically prioritizes … Read more

Can You Fire an Employee for Social Media Posts?

Almost everyone uses social media these days. However, for employers, it’s a tough call as sometimes employees’ social media posts are either embarrassing or outright critical of the company. But can you fire an employee for social media posts? Here’s what I know from hiring thousands of people: It is possible to fire an employee … Read more

Will Working for Instacart Affect Unemployment Benefits?

The so-called gig-economy is booming, and side hustles are becoming more common. However, if you were let go and are receiving unemployment benefits, it’s natural to wonder will working for Instacart will affect unemployment benefits? Working for Instacart will affect unemployment benefits in two ways. First, you will be categorized as a 1099 employee and … Read more