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Equal Opportunity in Employment Act
Equal Opportunity in Employment laws were established as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Civil Rights Act encompassed a variety of topics, but Title VII was dedicated to fairness in employment. An extension of the 14th Amendment, it broadened to the individual level Congress' auth
Why Hire an Employment Lawyer?
A new job means an opportunity to shine. So what do you do if your dream job turns into a nightmare of harassment, discrimination and possibly wrongful termination? If this is the case it might be time to hire an employment lawyer.
How to Qualify for an Unemployment Extension in Wisconsin
The regular unemployment you can get in Wisconsin consists of four tiers, and the amount of money you receive lessens over time in these tiers. If you used up all of your available unemployment, it is possible to seek an extension--in Wisconsin it lasts 13 weeks--while you're still looking for work.
International Concern For Work Accidents
There are many factors that need to be considered when trying to ensure the safety of workers. Depending on the nature of your business as well as the number of employees you have at a particular site at any given time your approach should adapt. A large work force working with potentially dangerous
What You Should Know About Work Related Problems
It is important that we do well in our work, but it is also important that we maintain all the other aspects of our lives. We cannot just focus on our work and neglect the other things that are just as vital to us.
Legal Rights of Homosexual People
Homosexual individuals are entitled to most of the same rights as heterosexual Americans. They are allowed to vote, speak and worship as they please and are protected under law. However, because gay marriage is illegal in most states, homosexuals are not allowed to marry a partner of the same gender
Massachusetts Overtime Law
Massachusetts labor laws are in place to protect workers from unfair compensation practices and overwork. In addition to minimum wage law and overtime law, Massachusetts Blue Laws restrict certain establishments from requiring work on Sundays and holidays, and establish a premium pay rate for such w
Janitorial Workers Legal Rights
Janitorial workers belong to the unskilled labor force. But the law makes no distinction among what is considered skilled and unskilled labor when it comes to legal rights in employment. They all possess virtually the same rights when it comes to the rights to privacy, fair compensation, and freedom
Employment Law Solicitors Groups With NUJ to Fight for Wages for Interns
Employment law solicitors groups have backed calls by the National Union of Journalists for interns to be paid the wage to which they are entitled. There has been plenty of coverage in the media recently of the rights of interns and how they are very frequently being ignored by employers. Very often
Canadian Employment Laws
Canadian employment legislation usually falls under provincial jurisdiction.o' canada image by Kathryn Palmer from Fotolia.comWhile the Government of Canada provides provinces with a broad framework to guide employment legislation, provincial governments enact their own laws and develop...
How the FMLA Evolved
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 was created to provide job-protection to individuals on leave from their jobs for approved family and medical reasons. Such protection helps to ensure against discrimination and maintain equal opportunity workplaces.
California Overtime Pay Basics
This article provides overtime basics California.It outlines what qualifies as overtime and who qualifies for overtime.
Sex Discrimination In The Workplace
Discrimination in the workplace can take several forms including disability, race, age and sex. This article aims to look at some of the issues surrounding sex discrimination in the workplace, such as what it is, what your rights are and what to do if you think you have been the victim of sex discri
Construction Site Accidents: Who Is Ultimately Responsible for Worker Safety?
Most workplaces have policies making safety everyone's responsibility and signs advising workers to identify safety hazards. The law is more limited in its approach. When workers become deceased or seriously injured while acting within the course and scope of their employment, the injured worke
Employment Law - OCD - Unfair Dismissal - Discrimination
Employment law case concerning Fairbrother v Abbey National plc [2007], concerned an employee who was employed as a customer manager since March 1998. The employee suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a fact which at the time when she applied for the job was not made known to the emplo
How To File An Accident At Work Claim
Most people are aware of the fact that if they have an accident while in the workplace they may be eligible to file an accident at work claim. However, many people are not aware of the qualifications that need to be met first which can deter them from filing the claim in a timely matter so that they
How to File a Mental Health Workers Comp Claim in Shreveport, Louisiana
The Workers' Compensation system in Shreveport, Louisiana is intended to compensate a worker that is injured or becomes ill in the course of, and as a result of, his employment. If a workers' compensation claim is approved, the employees medical bills related to the injury or illness will be covered
Employment Law - Equal Pay
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has handed down its decision in an important equal pay case, Cadman v Health and Safety Executive.
Requirements for Filing a Wrongful Termination in Illinois
Although the state of Illinois is an “at-will” employment state, meaning that an employee can be fired for any reason, there are some exceptions that constitute wrongful termination.you're fired image by dead_account from Fotolia.comTo file a lawsuit for wrongful termination...
Illinois Labor Laws on Overtime
Illinois overtime laws require employers pay time and a halfconstruction laborer image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comThe Illinois Department of Labor enforces Illinois overtime laws. Illinois overtime laws provide mandatory requirements for businesses to pay certain employees extra...