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International Relations Law
International relations law, otherwise known as public international law, governs the relationships among nation-states and intergovernmental organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It is not to be confused with private internat
Labor Unions Laws
Congress has passed numerous laws to protect unions.union image by arabesque from Fotolia.comSince 1914 Congress has passed numerous laws to address labor unions. Most of these laws protect the right to assemble and strike. But others have been enacted to protect employers and non-union...
How to Prepare for a Workers Comp Human Resources Interview
An interview for workers compensation may involve meeting both with your human resources department and with your employer's workers compensation insurer. The meeting may determine whether the insurer accepts or denies your work injury claim, and may impact how much you recover in your workers comp
You Are Entitled to Have Access to Your Personal Files at Work
Most employees and some employers are not aware that employees generally have a right to access the information in their personnel files. This right of access under the 1998 Data Protection Act applies whenever personnel files are kept in a filing system under which specific data about individuals c
Broken Bone Injuries in the Workplace
A common type of workplace injury is broken or fractured bones. This kind of injury can be very painful and may require hospitalization and physical therapy in order to recover. If you have sustained this kind of injury, you may have amassed medical bills and lost work as a result. This is why it is
Student Loan Wage Garnishment Laws in Minnesota
In Minnesota, creditors can garnish up to 25 percent of net wages towards loan repayments.education equals earning potential image by Jan Beltz from Fotolia.comCreditors can garnish your wages to pay off your student loans. You are responsible for repaying student loans even if you quit...
Protect Your Rights With An Employment Lawyer
As an employee, you have rights by law with relation to harassment, discrimination, and termination. In the event of a wrongful termination or sexual harassment incident, a qualified employment lawyer is necessary to defend those rights.
Need Information About Employment Mediation?
If you've got to the stage where getting out of bed every morning has become a huge effort - not because you're living it up every night, but because you shudder to think what's going to happen at work today, then you may need to consider employment mediation. It is difficult to admit
The Road to a Successful Unlawful Termination Lawsuit
Employment in many states is entirely "at-will," meaning that both employer and employee have the right to terminate the employment agreement at any time with no liability. Despite this general rule, discrimination is always illegal and some states have more exceptions to employment at-wil
How to Get a Work Visa in Hungary
Applying for permission to work in Hungary is not exceptionally difficult; however, it is a bit more complex and time-consuming than applying for permission to enter for tourism. Arrangements have to be made well in advance of your departure, and your Hungarian employer's cooperation is required. Th
Labor Laws and Legal Rights in Illinois
Learn about employee rights in Illinois.la rencontre image by Yves Damin from Fotolia.comAlthough the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets a national minimum wage and guarantees workers overtime with some exceptions, each state has the right to create stricter state labor laws. In...
2011 Updates On The California Labor Laws
The California labor laws are deemed as one of the most stringent employment laws in the United States. Hence, it is deemed as the most employee-friendly State due to the laws that it has observed to ensure that all benefits are rewarded to the employees. There are complex components in the Californ
Sex Discrimination in Employment
The United States has legislation in place that forbids discrimination based on a person's sex. However, under certain special circumstances, this discrimination can be exercised. But we are more concerned about sex discrimination in employment as it has a tendency to rear its ugly head when it
Mississippi Wage Garnishment Laws
checkcheck in macro image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.comHaving your wages garnished is never a positive experience, even when you know it is going to happen and expect it. When you are hit with a garnishment, whether you are an employer that has been asked to withhold earnings or...
The Purpose of HIPAA and ASCA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal health privacy law that provides patients with certain rights concerning their personal health information. The Administrative Simplification Compliance Act (ASCA) is a federal law that allows the Centers for Medicare & M
Fair Labor Standards Act in Arizona
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act sets the minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping and youth employment standards for the nation's workers. In addition to federal standards, Arizona has its own employment regulations.
How Long Are Unemployment Benefits Paid in Minnesota?
Losing a job can be stressful, but some of that stress can be minimized by knowing the basics about unemployment benefits before the time comes to use them.
The Required Lunch Break in Maryland
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 governs labor laws and regulations in the United States. It establishes minimum wages, overtime, record keeping and employment standards. The U.S. Employment Standards Administration's Wage and Hours division enforces the regulations and ensures that individual s
The Impact of Employment Law Cases
Think you may have been discriminated at work? Want to know if you can sack an employee? Find out more about how Employment Law affects you.
Work Visa Restrictions
The U.S. has tightened restrictions on work visas for foreign nationals. Those who violate restrictions are subject to deportation and denial of future visa applications. The U.S. State Department cites specific restrictions for each type of work visa.