This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
Labour Law Guide For Employees In Wake
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“Employee relations” typically refers to interactions between employers and individual employees. “Labor relations” can refer to relationships between employers and the unions that represent their employees.
Is There a Limit on Working Hours in New York? The New York State Department of Labor does not limit the number of hours employees can work per day. This means employers may legally ask their employees to work shifts of eight, ten, twelve, or more hours each day.
The Colorado Job Protection and Civil Rights Act of 2013 provides strong, sweeping protections for employees from discrimination based on gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or marital status. In addition, an employer must make reasonable accommodations for a pregnant or breastfeeding employee.
While New York City employment laws primarily protect workers within the city's limits, there are situations where out-of-state workers can also be covered. Factors such as the employer's location, the nature of the work, and specific contract agreements all play a role in determining whether NYC laws apply.
Employment law regulates the relationship between employers and employees. Labor law regulates the additional dimension that arises when employees select (or consider selecting) a labor union to represent them in their dealings with their employer.
When handling issues such as contract violations and unfair business complaints, a company owner will deal with business law issues. However, once employees and workplace problems arise, the business owner will enter into employment litigation.
There are many major labor laws in the United States. The Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and part of the Civil Rights act are all important standards of labor law.
Are My Workers Employees? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) only covers employees. The FLSA defines employee as "any individual employed by an employer" and employ is defined as including "to suffer or permit to work." The concept of employment in the FLSA is very broad and is tested by "economic reality."
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