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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How to File for Disability in MS

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Filing for disability in Mississippi is a necessary step to qualify for disability benefits through the Social Security Department. Disability provides a source of income for persons whose disability prohibits them from working. To qualify for disability in Mississippi, you must have worked for an e

FLBA Federal Labor Relations Board - The Balance of Power Shifts Once More!

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The Obama Administration has appointed several well-connected labor union folks to the FLBA Federal Labor Relations Board Authority, and summarily fired the former Bush Administration appointees to that group. This shifts the balance even further towards labor and away from corporations. I am not su

Requirements for Cable Providers

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The FCC regulates the cable industry.cable connector image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.comThe advent of cable television's prominent place in homes and businesses across America has increased the need for regulations. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) establishes such...

Labor Law Rules

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Labor laws protect workers in the United States.argon gas welder image by Jake Hellbach from Fotolia.comThe responsibility to protect the more than 125 million workers in the United States falls on the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL is charged with composing, modifying and enforcing...

What is Sexual Harassment in The Workplace?

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Sexual harassment is unlawful under federal and state statutes.You may have heard the expression that distinction between sexual harassment and no sexual harassment is dependent on the attractiveness of the perpetrator and to a large extent this is true.If the conduct or environment is sexual in nat

California Wage Labor Law

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California Labor Code Section 1173 grants the responsibilities of overseeing the wages and welfare of California workers to the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC). The IWC distributes the provisions and rules of the California Labor Code in the form of IWC wage orders. The IWC wage orders address t

HIRE Act and W 11 Form

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On March 18, 2010, the U.S. government enacted the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment or HIRE Act. The HIRE Act introduced two major tax benefits.

Does OSHA Apply to Indian Tribes?

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Native American tribes hold 55.7 million acres of territory in the United States, according to Roger Owers of the Kaibab Law Offices. In general, the tribes govern themselves and must abide by federal law, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) at times.

Labor Laws for Teens

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While millions of teens are gainfully employed in part-time and summer capacities, there are many state and federal laws that dictate when they can work and what they can do. These laws gradually introduce more freedom in employment as the child ages.

What Are the Limitations of a Garnishing of Wages?

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Unpaid debt can lead to less money in your paycheck. A wage garnishment occurs when an employer withholds funds from an employee's paycheck based on a court order or a legal or equitable order issued by a state or federal authority. The funds are then given to the requesting party. Federal law does

Penalties for Not Complying With HIPAA

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HIPAA protects us when we're sick.in hospital image by Mykola Velychko from Fotolia.comThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protects us from disclosure of patient information by a hospital employee and from unfair acts by insurance companies that create exclusions from...

Laws for Unemployment Eligibility

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State and federal laws determine the eligibility of workers who apply for unemployment insurance.Hand and document at the meeting image by Dmitry Goygel-Sokol from Fotolia.comUnemployment benefits are given to provide financial assistance temporarily to workers who have lost their jobs....

A Basic Guide to Redundancy

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Have you been faced with the process of redundancy and are unsure about what next step to take? This short article gives you some ideas and helpful advice about redundancy.

How Do I Garnish Wages for Rent Owed in the State of Florida?

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If a former tenant owes you money, you may be able to collect that money due through a wage garnishment. Through a wage garnishment, a portion of the debtor's wages is confiscated and forwarded to you. In order to garnish a person's wages, you must get a court order against him. Once you have obtain

Background Checks May Help In Avoiding Disastrous Results!

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Have you ever stopped to consider the value of background checks? Have you ever heard the saying, "You must first conduct a background check?" This form of investigation may refer to relatively simple checks into a person's character. However, when done professionally and thoroughly,

Indiana School Labor Laws

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The school system of Indiana is governed by the Indiana Code, Title 20 and Title 34-Article 30 laws. This law rules key segments of employment in the education sector including the teachers' conditions of employment, special education provisions and salaries. The 37 articles constituting...

Is Overtime Required in Every State?

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Many business owners don't appreciate all the laws and regulations they need to follow when it comes to operating that business, but of course those laws exist as a protection for everyone. Laws that govern how products are made and advertised protect the end user and consumer, and laws regardi

Arizona Construction Day Labor Laws

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Day labor has been utilized by employers in the United States for many years, but a study of day laborers conducted in 2006 by UCLA's Center for the Study of Urban Poverty found that in the day labor industry, basic labor laws were not followed. Though Arizona's day labor act was in place...

Employment Law Solicitors, the Prime Minister and Equal Pay

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35 years after the introduction of equal pay legislation, employment law solicitors are still confronted regularly with cases of women earning less than men for like work. The disparity in earnings is estimated at around 12% for full time workers. Employment law solicitors and women's groups ha

Jamaican Labor Law

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In Jamaica. labor laws protect the rights of workers employed on theCaribbean island. Separate laws are in place to deal with specific rights, such as the rights of men and women to receive equal pay for equal work, the right to receive holidays with pay and the organization of trade unions.