Workers Rights

Pregnancy should be a special time in the life of a woman. However, some pregnant women have faced discrimination in the workplace because their pregnancy is seen as a barrier to successfully working. This has resulted in pregnant women losing their jobs or not being allowed to apply for one. However, thanks to the Pregnancy... more »

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety procedures can seem complex and confusing. For one thing, there are so many of them. Literally hundreds if not thousands of regulations exist. Separating these into some sort of plan of action for your facility is, at first glance, a daunting prospect. While various areas... more »

Federal laws mandate certain basic rights for workers, among them the right to equal pay for equal work. All workers have the right to be paid for all hours worked, and the workers must be paid accurately. It is against workers rights for an employer or upper management to harass the worker, or to deny a physician's care if the... more »

All employees have worker rights, even if they are temporary employees with a company. Some temporary employees may not receive vacation or sick time, but if they need to be off, it is their right to have the day off with a valid excuse or reasoning. Some temporary employees have the right to receive insurance from a temporary agency... more »

Whether you are an attorney or working in the human resources field, attending an employment law seminar can improve the way you work and keep your business compliant with state regulations. Here is your guide to finding an employment law seminar near you. more »