Labor and Employment

Employment law is the name given to the branch of civil law that covers the laws and regulations governing labor relations and employment issues, such as collective bargaining, discrimination in the workplace, sexual harassment, occupational safety, wage and hour requirements, and workers' compensation. Federal statutes, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as well as state laws protect employees from discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Family and Medical Leave Act, another federal statute, allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons, without having to worrying about losing their jobs.

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	Legal articles focusing on Employment Law At-Will Employment An employee at-will can be fired for any reason or for no reason by his employer. The employee at-will can also quit his job for any reason and at any time. However, there are limits on the at-will employment rule, including implied contracts, discrimination laws, and violations of public policy. Employee Handbooks and 'At Will' Employment In the U.S., employment is generally considered to be "at will," in the absence of a contract between the employer and the employee. Policy statements in an employee handbook need careful attention or they may alter the general rule. Life Event: Losing a Job Over the last ten years, companies have been cutting jobs and laying off people to become leaner, increase the bottom line and compete in global markets. Current cuts like this haven't happened in a long time and more people than ever are being let go. Videotape at Work: Somebody May Be Watching You Do you have a legitimate expectation of privacy while at work, and has your employer violated your privacy by videotaping in your workplace? Learn about how and when an employer can videotape, and how your privacy rights are affected. Buyout and Early Retirement Packages Sometimes, a business has to reduce its work force, such as when the economy is in a downturn and the business is fighting to stay open. Rather than firing workers, an employer may offer buyout and early retirement packages to their workers. It happens often today, so you should know what to expect. Ask a Lawyer - Employment Law questions answered by leading lawyers Denial of Wnemployment Benefits Was fired from job as they said I didn't follow instructions and also forged company documents. Now unemployment won't pay as they state there is an "ISSUE". What can I do as I did none of this? Employer Reduction of Wages, Vacations, and Paid Holidays Can an employer reduce wages and take away vacations and paid holidays? Family and Medical Leave Act and Short Term Disability Does an employer have the right to fire an employee if they were on the Family Medical Leave Act then short term disability? Undocumented Workers Are "Employees'" Within the Meaning of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Can an employer not pay the employee due to his legal status? Workplace Harassment Can an employer be sued for allowing a employee to yell, use foul language, and the persons who handles the HR issues was present went the hostile employee to talk down to me and never did anything about it and he continues to talk down.