Employment & labor Law

What Is Salary Compensation?

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An hourly worker gets paid according to the number of hours worked during the pay cycle; but the salaried worker is compensated differently. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the federal agency responsible for setting federal labor laws, has distinct regulations for payment on a salary basis.

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Employee Rights and Minimum Wage

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As an employee, you have certain rights and protections that your employer must respect, including the right to fair compensation in exchange for your time and labor. Federal and state laws establish a statutory hourly wage by which all employers must abide. However, your right to receive at least t

Common Child Labor Laws

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Throughout the United States there are a number of common laws that regulate how old certain employees must be in order to perform certain tasks. Child labor laws exist to protect the rights and well-being of individuals under the age of 18 in relation to employment. By knowing what common child lab

F1 Student Visa Work Permit Regulations

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Foreign students must maintain the privilege of working in the United States.the foreign office 2 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.comIf you are an international student, an F1 work permit visa permit allows you to secure employment on campus, and in certain situations, off campus as...

Labour Law Information

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Labor law refers to a history of statutory law (made by legislators) and common law (made by judges), which doctrines governing the relationship between employers and employees. While the laws of the United States were originally based heavily on the theory of "freedom to contract," courts and lawma

What Constitutes a Verbally Abusive Husband?

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Abuse and domestic violence take many forms. Physical battery is a common feature in abusive relationships. Verbal abuse by a husband is also a form of violence against a wife. There are some established guidelines for identifying a verbally abusive husband.

Workers' Comp Law Should Assist Both Workers and Business

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A labourer who loses an arm in a job related accident is legally entitled to a maximum workers compensation benefit. |Losing an arm in a job-related accident entitles a laborer to the maximum workers compensation benefit by law. |The greatest workers' compensation payment allowed by law is give

What Is the Purpose of Personnel Leave Policies?

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An employee's short-term or extended absence from her job can cause problems for her co-workers or the company. However, certain types of absences are often unavoidable and necessary. Having a personnel leave policy in place gives an employer a standardized way of handling such situations.

Family and Medical Leave Act

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Many people have trouble balancing their work and personal lives. Personal health problems can interfere with work responsibilities. Sometimes, work and family responsibilities conflict with each other. Some may find themselves needed at work and at home to care for an ill loved one. The Family and

Employment in Spain - Leave of Absence Entitlements

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For those new to Spain, apart from the standard employment law (or Workers' Statute which defines the general minimum employment conditions regarding such things as the maximum working day, holiday entitlements, formal requirements regarding contracts, provisions for just and unjust dismissal e

Employee Wage Garnishment Laws

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A garnishment is a legal court order for an employer to garnish an employee's wages for various reasons, such as non-payment of child support, unpaid taxes or other financial debts. When an employee's wages are garnished, a percentage of the wages are taken out each pay period, until the debt has be

Know the Employment Laws of Your Business

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A friend of mine who also happens to be a Human Resources consultant wrote an article on Ezine the other day and I read it and found out that a recent court decision has been given out that affects all employers in the State of Minnesota, the state where I live in. Here's what the article had t

Rights of Injured Workers

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Rights offered by workers' compensation.job sight image by David Sexton from Fotolia.comA safe workplace that is free from hazards that could result in physical harm or even death is the requirement set forth by the United States Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health...

Undocumented Workers

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America is hailed as the "land of opportunity" by foreigners. Millions of people dream of coming to this country and chasing the "American dream;" however, because legal entry into the states is so desirable, it's also incredibly difficult to obtain. The average wait for a w

Employment Criminal Background Check Quick How To Tips

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Today, getting an employment criminal background check on job applicants becomes a more popular and often times used procedure.By doing this check, you can make sure whomever you hire is a honest person and you will know what to expect of them.Let us take a look at it more closely.

How to Get Unemployment Benefits in Florida

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If you lost your job, through no fault of your own, file for unemployment benefits in Florida. You may have worked for a company for years or maybe just for six months. Either way, you may qualify for unemployment compensation from your previous employer. You must to have lost your job through no fa

Labor Law on Lunch

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Federal labor law draws a distinction between short breaks and meal periods at work. The U.S. Department of Labor's website explains that federal statutes do not require employers to provide employees with breaks or lunches. However, if employers provide such breaks and lunch periods, certain regula

Computer Eye Strain Injuries

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Workers' compensation has evolved over the past few decades. While technology has advanced, injuries related to specific types of machines have similarly been reported. As a result, compensation claims for injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain, and neck and back strain have risen