employer laws

Employee and Employer laws dictate all rights and obligations of most workplace relationships. All persons associated with the company are subject to the responsibilities and provisions of federal employer laws. Because of the complexity of interoffice relationships and the difference in situations that can arise, employment law involves a range of legal issues such as pay increases, sick time off, and discrimination cases. If you wish to discuss your rights and the rights of your employees, speak with a lawyer in your area.

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When an employment relationship is based on a legally signed, written document, state contract laws govern the rights and duties of each party.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) states that employers are required to comply with minimum-wage requirements, overtime pay, and child labor.

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Protection From Employer Retaliation: Whistleblower Laws

Whistleblowers, because of their honesty and the desire to do the right thing, most often earn the ire of repo...
- By: Rodney Mesriani
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California Meal Time and Break Laws: Employer Violations

Meal time and break violations are considered as one of the most common and often-ignored labor law violations...
- By: Rodney Mesriani
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Hawaii Short Term Disability Laws Explained

Hawaii is one of the few states that provide temporary disability insurance for its workers. Hawaii’s tempora...
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Short Term Disability and Pregnancy Leave Laws

Short-term disability is a concern for employees in the workplace. It is also important to women of childbear...
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Wyoming Wage Garnishment Laws

When someone sues another on a debt or cause of action and wins (obtains a favorable court judgment), the debt...
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Employer obligations regarding sexual harassment workplace policy?

I recently started my own small technology company. I am trying to make sure that I am complying with applicab...
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Am I required to sign a severance agreement in California? What are the laws behind this?

Question: I was recently terminated from my job in California. Upon termination, my employer offered me sever...
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I think I am facing sexual orientation discrimination from my employer. Is discrimination based on sexual orientation illegal?

Question: I am a gay male that works as a salesman for a marketing and distribution company. I have been worki...
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I got mysteriously fired after applying for workers compensation. Is this considered wrongful termination in Washington?

I am a resident of Washington and I was injured on the job. I applied for workers compensation benefits, and ...
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I work at a smaller company and am facing discrimination. Is there any laws that protect me can I take legal action I can take

Question: I believe that I have been discriminated against by my employer because I am disabled. Is there a s...
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New York's Highest Court Limits Ability of Non-Residents to Sue Under New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws

In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals ruled on July 1, 2010, that a non-resident cannot sue his emp...
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New York State and City Human Rights Laws Can Protect Non-Resident Employees

Another federal court has recently decided that the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and New York Ci...
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Recovery of Attorney Fees for the Employer in Oregon Wage and Hour Cases

A recent Oregon Court of Appeals case,
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The Basics: Drug Testing Laws in Connecticut for Applicants

Continuing our weekly summer series on the basics of various employment laws, we'll turn this week to the stat...
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SOX Whistleblower Must Actually Believe Employer's Conduct Was Illegal, Says Eleventh Circuit

An employee claiming whistleblower protectio
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Results 1-5 of 1012 for "employer laws"

Protection From Employer Retaliation: Whistleblower Laws

California Meal Time and Break Laws: Employer Violations

Hawaii Short Term Disability Laws Explained

Short Term Disability and Pregnancy Leave Laws

Wyoming Wage Garnishment Laws

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Results 1-5 of 54 for "employer laws"

Employer obligations regarding sexual harassment workplace policy?

Am I required to sign a severance agreement in California? What are the laws behind this?

I think I am facing sexual orientation discrimination from my employer. Is discrimination based on sexual orientation illegal?

I got mysteriously fired after applying for workers compensation. Is this considered wrongful termination in Washington?

I work at a smaller company and am facing discrimination. Is there any laws that protect me can I take legal action I can take

From Around the Web

Results 1-5 of 92 for "employer laws"

New York's Highest Court Limits Ability of Non-Residents to Sue Under New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws

New York State and City Human Rights Laws Can Protect Non-Resident Employees

Recovery of Attorney Fees for the Employer in Oregon Wage and Hour Cases

The Basics: Drug Testing Laws in Connecticut for Applicants

SOX Whistleblower Must Actually Believe Employer's Conduct Was Illegal, Says Eleventh Circuit

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