Unemployment Compensation Is Not an Automatic Entitlement

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Many potential clients who contact me assume that anyone who leaves a job for any reason is automatically entitled to receive unemployment compensation benefits. That is far from reality. Unemployment compensation benefits are administered by each state, and the state in which one has worked, rather

Importance Of Employment Contracts - Know Their Value

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Contract of employment exists as soon as an employee starts work, thus indicating that he or she accepts the terms and conditions offered by the employer. This is one part that an employee has to pay good attention when signing employment papers.

About Discrimination of the Handicapped

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Handicapped people, those who suffer from some sort of physical or mental disability, are often discriminated against. They can be yelled and sworn at for getting in the way of others as they go about their daily business. Little can be done to prevent this as everyone, including the rude and uncari

What Is the Agriculture Exemption for Fair Labor Law?

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), sometimes referred to as "fair labor law," is a federal statute that sets minimum wage for American workers. In some cases, agricultural employers may be exempt from some aspects of the FLSA when paying employees for work of an agricultural nature.

Overtime Laws in Puerto Rico

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The FLSA manages overtime regulations in Puerto Rico.clock image by Elena Nabokova from Fotolia.comIn Puerto Rico, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides guidelines for calculating and paying overtime. Established in 1939, the act was developed to establish fair labor standards in...

What Are the Federal Employment Laws for Employers With Less Than 15 Employees?

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Laws ensure people are treated fairly.the call image by Bradlee Mauer from Fotolia.comFederal laws on employment are in place to ensure that employees are treated fairly and are protected from acts such as discrimination. Laws vary depending on the size of the business and the amount of...

Policies Against Discrimination & Harassment

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Policies protecting people from discrimination and harassment are in place.Three office workers image by Vladimir Melnik from Fotolia.comThroughout history, federal and state governments have been adopting policies that prohibit the discrimination and harassment of people based on defined...

Family Medical Leave Act

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to grant an unpaid leave of absence for employees who can't work because they are ill, have a newborn child, or must care for family members who are ill. Under the FMLA a covered employer (one who has 50 or more employees) must.

Wrongful Termination Information

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Contrary to popular belief, there is no one federal or state law that covers wrongful termination. Wrongful termination can be viewed in two ways. First, the term can refer to a type of charge in a legal suit (i.e. Wrongful Termination suit). Second, wrongful termination can be used as a general ter

Tips for Choosing a Legal Career

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Are you somebody who has an incredible interest in the legal sector? If so, are you aware that there are occupations that you could undertake without having to head to full blown law college to be a legal professional? Many individuals who like the area of law decide to look at many of these associa

Rights of Pregnant Mothers

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According to advocates at Childbirth Connection, there have been serious problems with maternity care and treatment in the United States. Because of these problems, certain rights have been developed so that pregnant women can have a fair pregnancy that is beneficial to themselves and their fetus.

Get Full Compensation for Workplace Injuries

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Workplace injuries, whether physical or psychological, are a real possibility in many situations. Professional legal assistance is available for the aggrieved individuals. Personal injury lawyers, for instance, can help their clients get the full compensation for physical pain and psychological suff

How to Bring a Foreign Nanny to the USA

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Hiring a foreign nanny can expose your children to new cultures and languages, and give someone an opportunity to live in the United States. Some families choose to hire illegal aliens and take their chances with the government. The correct way to hire a foreign nanny, however, is legally. This can

DOL Labor Laws

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Employees should know their rights before accepting a job offer.handshake image by Anatoly Tiplyashin from Fotolia.comEvery employee in the U.S., whether full-time, part-time or seasonal, is protected by labor laws. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) outlines criteria safeguarding workers...

Laws About Employer Notification

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State and federal laws require your employer to provide notice of certain employee rights. Generally, your employer must post notice of your rights to fair pay, time off, polygraph protection and workplace safety, and equal employment opportunities. State laws in your state may require additional em

Native American Miners Merit Workers Compensation

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American Indians have spent decades working in Colorado Plateau mines. In order to obtain the soft, yellow uranium ore present, they must operate a drill that plunges deep into the rock. This same uranium which was mined by countless American Indian workers was used inside of nuclear weapons, which

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act

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Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act provides benefits to workers who are injured or become ill on the job. The act provides payment for medical expenses and lost wages, and specific compensation if an injury results in permanent disability. If a worker dies on the job, the act provides benefits

Can Collection Agencies Garnish Your Wages Without Any Notice?

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Garnishment is one of the most effective strategies available for collecting a debt. Bank garnishment allows a debt collector to freeze a person's bank account while withdrawing money electronically for the debt. Wage garnishment allows debt collectors to receive a certain percentage of the debtor's

Montana's Overtime Labor Laws

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Not all Montana employees receive overtime wages.Office image by 6922Designer from Fotolia.comMontana labor law does not include restrictions on the number of hours an employer can require an employee to work, but it does specify the required extra pay for employees who exceed a certain...

3 Things to Do Before Hiring an Employee

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When one of your employees leaves the company, you will need to find a qualified individual who will take over his job duties. During the application process, you will have to assess the characteristics and work qualities of all the aspiring applicants in the aim of determining who among them is sui