How to Return to Work More Quickly Following Traumatic Stress

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Traumatic experience with or without physical injury can result in disruption at psychological, social and occupational levels. Individually will take varying time off work due to their injuries (both physical and psychological,) with an immediate effect on finding it difficult to return to work fro

Labor Laws for the State of Connecticut

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Labor laws in the state of Connecticut protect both employers and employees.Connecticut state contour against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comLabor and employment law has been put in place to help protect both employees and employers. Labor law protects workers...

How to Read Arizona State Labor Laws

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Labor law is very important to the workforce of Arizona. These laws provide employees with protection from unscrupulous or predatory employers. Prior to the introduction of labor laws, employees throughout the United States were subjected to long hours, poor wages and dangerous working conditions. U

What Does HIPAA Stand For?

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Passed in 1996, HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, helps workers to retain health insurance when they change or lose their jobs and protects the privacy of personally identifiable health information.

Arkansas HIPAA Act

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPPA, was passed by Congress in 1996. By 2003, all states, including Arkansas, had to comply with the regulations set in place in an effort to keep medical information private.

Labor Laws for a Child Under 16 in Arizona

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Arizona state law restricts the labor of children under 16.Arizona, America image by Serenitie from Fotolia.comArizona has a number of laws that protect children under 16 from exploitative and dangerous work. Arizona law restricts the number of hours a minor may work, when those hours are...

Employment Rules for Minors in Missouri

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A signhelp wanted image by Tom Oliveira from Fotolia.comThe Missouri Department of Labor has established laws so no child under the age of 16 may be employed in a job that is considered dangerous or detrimental to his health, safety or educational processes. The punishment for violations...

USERRA Notice In The Federal Labor Law Posters You Should Know

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Who Is Covered By USSERA: Administered by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is meant for persons who are engaged in job roles either voluntarily or involuntarily in the "uniformed services," whi

Fair Labor Standard Act in Texas for Exempt & Non Exempt Employees

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Enacted in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage and overtime requirements for workers in the United States. Employers and employees in Texas must understand the guidelines for exempt and non-exempt workers.

Louisiana Labor Laws for People Under Eighteen Years of Age

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Child labor laws protect minors from exploitation, dangerous working conditions and ensure employment will not interfere with education. In Louisiana, a child must be at least 14 to get a job, though some exceptions exist. Certain aspects of the law differ with regard to whether or not...

How to Quit a Job After a Wage Garnishment Is Ordered

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If a creditor obtains a judgment against you for an unpaid debt, it may pursue collection of the debt through wage garnishment in most states. Only four states -- Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and South Carolina -- prohibit wage garnishment for most consumer debts. If a judgment creditor has o

How to Complete Work on a Residence & Close a Permit

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The overwhelming majority of communities throughout the United States use the International Building Code (IBC) as the baseline for crafting minimum building safety standards. Around the codes, each municipality has developed a process to assure that work meets the applicable standards adopted by th

Child Trafficking Law Penalties in Florida

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Human trafficking is considered a modern form of slavery. Unfortunately, children are especially vulnerable to this crime, which is why laws have been enacted in the U.S. that carry harsh punishments for those who victimize minors in the human trafficking industry. States such as Florida, which has

U.S. Federal Government Labor Laws & Lunch

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The federal laws on meal breaks, including lunch, give certain employees the right to have meal and rest periods under certain circumstances. These rules automatically apply in any states that do not have separate labor laws regarding meal breaks. While the federal rule itself is straightforward, em

The New I-9 Form: What Employers Need To Know

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Enforcement of I-9 compliance by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is at an all-time high. Following the audits of 3,000 employers in 2012, ICE work-site enforcement efforts generated over $130 million last year. And to keep employers on their toes, on March 8, the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship an

Migrant Worker Grants

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Organizations offering services to migrant workers may qualify for numerous grants.construction workers image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comMigrant workers are among the most vulnerable employment group in the United States, as their migration pattern makes it difficult to receive...

Hospital Nurse to Patient Staffing Requirements

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Only California has hospital nurse-to-patient staffing requirements.nurse on duty image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.comIn 2010, California is the only state to have laws regulating a minimum nurse-to-patient staffing requirement. The state has set ratios that hospitals and inpatient...

Avoiding Employment Disputes

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Everyone in business knows that successful businesses strive to "do it once and do it right." This is the best approach to not only the services and products provided but also to the management of staff and the policies and procedures that are needed to support them. If you are an employer

OSHA Overtime Safety Limits

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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) does not limit the number of overtime hours an employee can work per day or per week. OSHA regulations strictly adhere to the labor laws outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which limits non-overtime hours to 40 per week for employ

Contract Labor Regulations

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Sometimes only a handshake regulates contract labor in private industry.a handshake image by Peter Baxter from Fotolia.comSeveral laws have been passed to regulate contract labor in the United States. The Contract Labor Laws of 1885, 1887, 1888, and 1891 were aimed at immigrants,...