Articles on General Employment Law

How to start a CIVIL CASE

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How to Deal with Attendance Problems in the Workplace

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The most important factor in having a successful organization is the people hired to perform and meet the goals of the organization. However, this cannot be accomplished if the employees are continuously having attendance issues forcing the ... more »

How to Protect Your Privacy Laws in the Workplace

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Privacy laws pertaining to the workplace are vague and fall under the rights to privacy that individuals are granted under the Privacy Act. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act covers workplace privacy concerns specifically. There are ... more »

How to Understand What Information a Employer Can Legally Require From an Employee

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ensures that all employers adhere to federal antidiscrimination laws. According to its rules, there are certain questions that employers may not ask job applicants. Follow these steps to stay ... more »

How to Abide by Federal Labor Laws

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There are many federal labor laws, and it can be difficult to make sure that you abide by all of them. However, several agencies of the U.S. government focus on helping businesses comply with regulations, making the process much easier. Many of ... more »

How to Abide by Federal Labor Laws

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There are many federal labor laws, and it can be difficult to make sure that you abide by all of them. However, several agencies of the U.S. government focus on helping businesses comply with regulations, making the process much easier. Many of ... more »

How to Abide by State Labor Laws

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State labor laws can vary greatly. However, a business must abide by the laws in the state it operates in, or it can face a civil court and fines. Employers who willfully violate state labor laws can even face a criminal court and jail time. In ... more »

How to Abide by State Labor Laws

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State labor laws can vary greatly. However, a business must abide by the laws in the state it operates in, or it can face a civil court and fines. Employers who willfully violate state labor laws can even face a criminal court and jail time. In ... more »

How to Build a 21st Century Village - Not

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Sometimes I can't help wonder what our society is heading for with all of its obsessions about who is living next door, and down the street, and in town, and so on. Seems we are becoming so afraid of our fellow man that we are alienating each ... more »

How to Choose a Mesothelioma Lawyer

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Mesothelioma is a serious illness that is the result of exposure to asbestos fibers. It is a form of cancer that requires quick, and often expensive, treatment. To take care of the costs of treatment and to compensate a patient for the pain and ... more »

How to Draft a Drug and Alcohol Policy

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Many employers these days are choosing to develop and enforce a drug and alcohol-free workplace to help ensure worker productivity and to decrease safety issues arising from drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace. Here are some tips to consider ... more »

How to Draft a Non-Compete Clause

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Many businesses hire independent contractors. Part of the hiring process usually includes signing a non-compete clause. This protects the business from having the contractor work on his own and take present clients with him. Draft a non-compete ... more »

How to File a Labor Complaint

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Employees who believe that they have not been paid the federal minimum wage or hourly employees who believe they are owed overtime may file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The following tips will ... more »

How to File an Employee Benefits Lawsuit

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Employee benefits help prepare you for when you can't work for various medical and personal reasons. For some, those benefits are the only thing they have to live on. When your employer prevents you from receiving your benefits for any reason, ... more »

How to Find a Disability Appeal Lawyer

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Obtaining disability benefits can be difficult if you are not completely incapacitated. Initial claims are usually denied, followed by two appeal opportunities that can be lengthy. A good disability lawyer can help you with the process and get ... more »

How to Find a Mediator

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Before you make the costly decision of hiring an attorney to resolve a dispute, consider using a mediator. Mediation is a less intimidating alternative to filing a lawsuit. A mediator is a neutral third party who helps the opposing sides reach an ... more »

How to Find Alaska Minimum Wage Laws

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While federal laws set the national standard for a minimum wage, most states have enacted their own minimum wage laws, including Alaska. In fact, Alaska ranks 10th in the highest minimum wage rates in the United States. In addition, the minimum ... more »

How to Get compensated when you get injured

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Do you know that you will get compensated if you get injured? Well, if you get injured with your own action alone then your health insurance can give you some medical assistance or co-pay for your physician check up. But if you are involved in an ... more »

How to Get Compensation If You Are Injured Offshore. Jones Act

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Offshore accidents may fall under the Jones Act which gives you certain special legal rights. Here is how to find out if you qualify... more »

How to Get Help From an Employment Tribunal

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Employment Tribunals are judicial organisations that provide a resolution between employers and their employees when disputes arise. A tribunal is much like a court albeit very informal in comparison. If you have a dispute that you have not been ... more »

How to Handle an Employee Leave of Absence

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When you handle an employee's leave of absence there are a few factors to consider. Following are some tips on how to handle an emloyee's leave from work... more »

How to Handle an Employee With a Drinking Problem

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It would be easy to say that employee behavior outside of work has no affect on the workplace. This is far from reality. Personal issues affect employees at work all the time. One of the most difficult to handle is a suspected drinking problem. ... more »

How to Hire an Employment Lawyer

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Workplace discrimination, wage and hour disputes and other employment issues can sometimes escalate into legal disputes. Hiring an employment lawyer to protect your interests can take some homework. Here are some tips to help you choose an ... more »

How to Know Your Employment Responsibilities in Britain

By Paul Geraghty, eHow UK

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As an employee in Britain, you have a wide range of rights and legal protections. But you should know that you do have responsibilities too... more »

How to Know Your Employment Rights in Britain

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Your employment rights can mean the difference between keeping your job and losing your job. Here’s some information you will need to know about how to protect your rights... more »

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