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Laws Against Wrongful Termination in Tennessee
Tennessee law provides legal recourse for victims of wrongful termination.Tennessee state contour against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comTennessee employment law regulates all issues between employers and their employees, including wrongful termination. If you...
Family Employment Friendly Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act was passed in 1993. Under its provisions, an employee has the legal right to take unpaid time off from work in certain circumstances. New parents, as well as employees who become ill or who must be away from work to care for a close family member are eligible for thi
How to Properly Choose a Workers Compensation Attorney
Find out how to find and select the best workers compensation attorney in your area, so you can get the benefits you deserve and someone who can actually help you. Should your injuries be minor and your doctor expects that the damage is temporary; you may not need a lawyer to help you. However, if t
Labor Law Poster Requirements
Employers are required to post certain laws that affect their employees. One of the most common types of posters has to do with labor laws. A vast variety of posters exist for different types of employers, all of which have to be periodically replaced if the laws they reflect are modified. In additi
Is Your Criminal History Thwarting Your Job Search? How To Improve Your Employment Prospects
How can ex-offenders overcome their criminal histories in an effort to secure and keep employment? Approximately 600,000 men and women are released from incarceration annually. Additionally, every year hundreds of thousands of individuals charged with criminal offenses have their cases disposed of w
Making Differently-Abled People the Boost That They Need
Having a disability is such a great challenge to anybody who has it. While everybody has limitations, people with disabilities are perceived to be less capable than the average person. That is why a lot of people have a tendency to underestimate, if not look down, on people with these disabilities,
EEOC Age Discrimination Regulations
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers over the age of 40 from unfair practices.work image by nutech21 from Fotolia.comThe federal government provides anti-discrimination protections in several categories for American employees. One such protection is age...
Can an Employer Force You to Use Vacation Time?
Employers can force employees to use or lose vacation time, according to businessmanagementdaily.com. Employers can exert control over when employees use vacation time and companies are not required to offer vacation time at all, according to legalzoom.com.
The Disadvantages of the Minimum Wage Law
Some economists and pundits argue that a minimum wage could have negative effects on the economy.money in hand image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.comThe federal government and each state's government set "minimum" wages that establish a threshold to the amount a worker must be...
Illinois Labor Laws Regarding Lunch
The Illinois Department of Labor ensures the safety of workers.construction laborer image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comIllinois is one of nine states with specific laws about meal breaks and rest periods. Illinois labor laws are enforced by the Illinois Department of Labor. The mission...
Can Wages Be Garnished in the State of Texas for Nonpayment of a Debt?
If you are a Texas resident and you have failed to make payments as agreed on a debt, your creditor may file a lawsuit against you in a Texas court. Unless you can demonstrate that the creditor filed the lawsuit wrongfully or that you paid the debt, the court will grant a judgment to the creditor. B
What Is a Pleading on Garnishment?
A pleading on garnishment is a written request to the court to order a debtor's employer to take part of the debtor's paycheck and transfer it to the court, which, in turn, uses it to pay the debtor's creditor. A pleading can also be a written defense against garnishment.
How Long Is an Investigation on a New Jersey EEOC Complaint?
A New Jersey Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint is qualified if it falls into certain designated categories of prohibited discriminatory or harassment conduct. For instance, it is a violation of New Jersey EEOC policy to use derogatory or demeaning references regarding a person
Department of Labor Overtime Laws
Employees are entitled to overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours a week and are paid hourly.money in hand image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.comAccording to the U.S. federal government, employees who work more than 40 hours in a work week are entitled to overtime pay if they meet...
How to File an FLSA Complaint
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is designed to ensure all working people are paid at least minimum wage for work and are paid for overtime if non-salaried. Anyone not paid at least minimum wage for work done in the past two years -- the federal statute of limitations on FLSA wage complaints -- c
Kansas Wage Laws
Kansas defines "overtime" as working more than 46 hours in a week.Kansas state contour with Capital City against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comKansas' rules for paying wages to workers are spelled out in Chapter 44 of the Kansas Statutes. The state's laws have...
California Worker's Compensation Compliance Law
In California, the law requires all employers to carry workers' compensation insurance, regardless of the number of employees. Failure to carry this insurance is considered a criminal offense and could result in severe financial penalties or even incarceration.
Can Creditors Garnish Your Wages From Joint Accounts?
If you have a debt and you don't pay it, your creditor can pursue payment through various means. The creditor may take the case to the court and get a judgment against you. With this judgment, the creditor can get a portion of your wages from your bank account, even if you hold the account jointly w
HIPAA Malicious Penalties
Tabloids will often pay money for the medical records of stars.newspaper image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.comThe malicious act of violating Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations is a type of "willful neglect" as defined by the Act. The violation of HIPAA...
How to Become a Citizen of Thailand
To acquire Thai nationality is as complicated as the process is in any other country. There are minimum requirements in residency and language ability as well as a variety of documents and an application form needed to apply. A series of interviews and ceremonies will follow application and can take