Unemployment laws for military spouses vary by state.signing a contract image by William Berry from Fotolia.comMilitary spouses frequently move to new military assignments with their spouse, adding financial stress to the family unit. Several states grant unemployment benefits to spouses.........[Read More]

One area of the workers' compensation claim process that is not well known is that when an employee is injured on the job, the employee must prove that he/she is entitled to and is eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. Since the initial burden of proof of eligibility is on th......[Read More]

One of the dumbest things a manager could do is fail to arrange for some kind of background check on contenders applying for high profile jobs. The higher the amount of responsibility required, the more detailed this check would need to be. Otherwise, the consequences could be severe.......[Read More]

Many employers use a peer review system as a means to evaluate employee performance or determine disciplinary action. In this case, a peer review system involves co-workers evaluating a fellow peer who may require disciplinary action by the employer. While the peer review system has.........[Read More]

If an employer has 2 or more employees, the employer is obligated to have a current State and Federal Law Poster on display in the work area. These posters must be showcased and seen by all of the employees. Although most businesses are expected to post the same State and Federal Law Posters, not al......[Read More]

Many workplaces are covered by labor unions, which are democratically elected by the workers. Sometimes workers might find their union is not meeting their needs. The workers or local union might decide to affiliate themselves with a different union. Switching unions requires......[Read More]

Employment law does not really make the matter of dismissal after a long term sickness absence completely black and white which can cause issues later down the line. Employment Tribunals are one way of sorting out whether you have been unfairly dismissed but this article attempts to separate the bla......[Read More]

Government workers obtain many rights once they begin working for the government. The constitution, federal and state laws give government workers rights to protect them from coercion, discrimination and economic destitution after retirement. Also the law places procedures to facilitate the protecti......[Read More]

When you have been injured in the workplace, unemployment benefits can help you pay for your medical expenses and time lost. In order to receive it, however, you have to file the right paperwork on time. Knowing exactly what forms to file and when is a complicated process and depends on where you wo......[Read More]

Thousands of civilian American workers have been injured in U.S.military actions abroad. This article describes how the rights of these injured Americans are protected under the Defense Base Act.......[Read More]

A redundancy package need not be set in stone. You could actually thrash out several terms of the redundancy deal with the employer. You may do so directly or you may bring in an independent employment solicitor.......[Read More]

If you are considering an Employment Tribunal Claim, or are facing one, what is the procedure? How long do you have to make a claim or how long to respond? What types of claims can an Employment Tribunal deal with? This article explores the role of an Employment Tribunal in England and Wales.......[Read More]

The Department of Labor has special rules regarding IT employees and overtime pay. Whether you are exempt or non-exempt is determined by your salary, job duties and your skill sets. Though you are in IT, other classifications could also apply to you.......[Read More]

There are a number of exemptions to the overtime pay rule.CLOCK image by SKYDIVECOP from Fotolia.comMost workers in the United States are entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for any hours they work over 40 hours in one week. This overtime must equal at least.........[Read More]

It can happen anywhere: the workplace, at school, even amongst your own friends. It's discrimination, and it runs rampant in places you wouldn't even suspect. Every time someone judges you for the way you look, makes a snap decision because of what you believe in, or denies you employment because of......[Read More]

There are several types of sexual harassment cases, and all face the challenge of how to avoid summary judgment. Plaintiff's have the most difficulty overcoming summary judgment based on pervasive sexual harassment, but have an easier time overcoming summary judgment in cases claiming quid pro ......[Read More]

As a member of the Schengen Agreement and European Union, it is easy for many European nationals to emmigrate to Belgium.european union flag image by smn from Fotolia.comBelgium is home to a cosmopolitan society that sees people from all over the European Union and the rest of the world.........[Read More]

This article about the steps that should be taken if you are seriously injured while on the job. The steps listed in the article are: call an ambulance, talk to your boss as soon as possible, talk to someone from human resources about the incident hire a lawyer to make sure you get what you are enti......[Read More]

Discrimination occurs when an individual receives unfair treatment due to legally-protected characteristics. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination offers nearly the same protections guaranteed under the federal anti-discrimination laws; however, it is more extensive, more liberally interpreted, ......[Read More]

Employees setting up business and operation in the Golden state need to be aware of the California labor laws. This is a must knowing the reputation of the state for having one of the most stringent employment laws. Hiring a legal counsel might even be a smart idea so you can avoid employer liabilit......[Read More]