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Work Place Safety Laws
The Fair Labor Standards Act bars children from working in mines.mining image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comThe United States has two main laws dictating workplace safety standards. The first is the Fair Labor Standards Act, passed by Congress in 1938. The second is the Occupational...
Salary Overtime Laws
Perhaps you've been working longer shifts lately and you are wondering if your employer should be paying you overtime. Or, perhaps you are an employer starting a new business and want to know when you're required to pay your employees for overtime. And how much? If you can relate to these scenarios,
Laws for Unemployment Compensation
Unemployment payments provide crucial income for workers unexpectedly laid off from their jobs. Laws for unemployment compensation establish the infrastructure for each state's program and how these programs are funded. These laws also determine the eligibility requirements and define...
Employee Testing Act
The Employee Testing Act, or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, is a provision for employees in charge of vehicles that weigh over 26,001 pounds or carry 16 or more passengers.
Labor Overtime Laws
Federal law provides numerous protections for employees in the United States. One of the most significant protections is the right to overtime pay. Federal law imposes certain minimum requirements on how many hours a week an employee may work, and if that amount is exceeded, then the law defines how
How to Get a Temporary Work Permit
An H-1B visa is issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and will allow you to enter the United States to work for up to six years (with an extension). It is designed for employees to work for US companies either in "specialty" positions that normally require at least a bachelor'
Can Wages Be Garnished in South Carolina?
South Carolina is one of the few states restricting wage garnishment for most debt. However, your wages may be garnished for some debts under federal or state laws. Your wages may only be garnished through a court order.
Texas Employment Rights for Being Fired
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of June 2011, over 8 percent of Texas's workforce was unemployed. Many of those workers were jobless after being terminated by an employer. Being fired may make it seem as if you have no options, but in many cases, Texas laws requires that your employe
Benefits of the CFRA
CFRA leave may be used to bond with a newborn child.pregnant image by TEA from Fotolia.comThe California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a safety net for employees that need to take a family- or health-related leave of absence. CFRA guidelines and benefits are similar to those of the federal...
Canadian Minimum Wage Laws
Canadian minimum wagemoney, money, money image by easaab from Fotolia.comMinimum wage laws, like most labor laws in Canada, fall under the jurisdiction of individual provinces. Every province in Canada has a set minimum wage for all workers, though some provinces create specific minimum...
Kansas Labor Laws on Breaks
Kansas does not require employers to give breaks to workers.Kansas state contour with Capital City against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comFederal and state statutes and regulations govern labor law in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor's website...
Law on Sexual Harassment in India
There are no legislative enactments or statutory policies against sexual harassment and abuse at work places. In the absence of an enacted law to provide for the effective enforcement of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment, the Supreme Court of India has laid down certain guideli
The Basics Of The Workers Compensation Law
We've all got concerns when it comes to being injured at work. Your work is your livelihood and what you require in order to assure the financial future of your family. Knowing your rights when it comes to workers compensation is important.
Subcontractor Employee Laws
Owning a business and being one's own boss is an essential part of the American dream. The relationship between contractors, who are able to bid for and obtain large projects, and subcontractors, who are better able to perform the individual tasks of the project, is essential to capitalist prosperit
HIPAA EDI Standards
In 1996, the Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed by President Bill Clinton. This act stated the Department of Health and Human Services must define clear standards for the communication of health care information when it is being exchanged between health providers a
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...
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...
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.
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
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