Employment

Employment and labor laws are designed to create an equal and fair working market for all US employee. Workers should be aware of all the rights afforded them by the wide array of employment acts protecting them. These laws cover everything from wage, pay and overtime issues, family leave, pregnancy leave, medical coverage, workplace safety, injury compensation and more.

Employment Law Reference Guides

Discrimination at Work

Since the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employment laws in the United States have sought to protect virtually every individual from discrimination in the hiring and employment process...

Family and Medical Leave Guide

In modern families, two-income households that juggle responsibilities of work and the home are almost status quo. With this societal trend, legislation protecting a workers rights...

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