Labor and Employment Lawyers deal with a variety of matters covering the employer/employee relationship including helping businesses comply with employment laws and regulations, managing disputes with employees, advising on wage and hour matters, and assisting with appropriate employment policies and procedures. In addition to showing businesses how to reduce their risk of employment litigation, labor and employment attorneys can advise on the legal rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee with regard to work related disputes. Finally, employment lawers can also protect workers when their rights are being violated.
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What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment may occur when there are unwelcome sexual advances, request for …
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What Does The Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada) Govern?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified disabled individuals in all employment practices including job application procedures, hiring, promotion and …
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Unemployment Benefits
A job loss can be both scary and overwhelming. There are many details to attend to, not the least of which is finding a new job. However, while you search for a new job it is important to determine whether you qualify for unemployment benefits, what those benefits may be and how to obtain them in order to make your unemployed time as secure as possible. What are Unemployment …
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Possible Damages for Wage and Hour Law Violations
Most employees make an agreement with their employers that in return for going to work and performing their jobs they will be compensated with wages. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines the minimum wage and overtime pay, among other things. Many states have enacted similar laws that regulate the minimum amount that an employee must be paid in return for doing his or …
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How to appeal a denial of unemployment benefits
Unemployment insurance benefits are payments made to eligible employees who become unemployed through no fault of their own. If you are denied unemployment benefits, you have the right to appeal this decision. Your state unemployment office can tell you about your appeal rights. Most states have brochures that explain the appeals process in detail, but here are some general …
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Work E-Mail
Wage Claims for Unpaid Overtime
How To Prepare to Meet With Your Lawyer
Wages and Hours
Job References
Whistleblower Laws
Over-the-Counter Medication in the Workplace
What is Progressive Discipline?
Age Discrimination
Wrongful Termination of Employment
Severance and Release Help
Increased Federal Minimum Wage
Criminal Background Check
Unemployment Compensation
Workplace Dresscodes
Know Your Rights on Background Checks
How Can An Attorney Help Me With A Sexual Harassment Claim?
Work Breaks
Bad Attitude in the Workplace
Time Off Under the FMLA