Becoming a paralegal or getting paralegal training can be very exciting as you are embarking on a new career that could be life-changing for yourself and your family. Before getting too far ahead of yourself, however, and signing up for or completing classes that will not help you it is a good idea

There are several laws and rules on workplace conduct.judge image by dinostock from Fotolia.comAlthough employees show up at their jobs to perform duties that benefit their companies, there is a certain level of expectation concerning their workplace rights. There are federal rules and...

The Republic of South Africa passed the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act in 2000, with the intention to implement a regulated procurement policy.

If you overdraw a checking account or fail to make loan payments to a bank in Massachusetts, the bank will likely initiate collection strategies, including calling you or sending you delinquency notices to get you to bring your account current. However, if you do not respond or attempt to work with

Probably the main deterrent why employees who feel they have been treated unfairly in their workplace is because of the fear of the high costs of hiring employment solicitors. Whether it is through discrimination, unfair dismissal, redundancy issues, harassment, personal injury or other work-related

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is the state agency responsible for helping families with children and responding to situations in which a child's well-being is endangered. As part of its mandate, the DCFS is responsible for ensuring that children are properly supervised at a

Ohio employment laws for minorsteenager image by Andrzej Solnica from Fotolia.comThe Ohio Department of Commerce provides oversight for the state's employment laws for minors. Handling situations such as work condition complaints and violations of the law are focus areas for the...

China has enacted legislation to protect its workforce from abusive employers.fishing in China image by marc from Fotolia.comThe People's Republic of China is an emerging superpower in the Eastern hemisphere and the most populous country in the world. To fuel its rapid economic rise it...

Learn about U.S. labor law.employ?? de voierie image by Philippe LERIDON from Fotolia.comThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that sets forth a national minimum wage and makes overtime pay mandatory for all hourly workers. Additionally, under the FLSA, salaried employees...

San Diego follows labor law regulations set forth by the California Department of Industrial Relations. This includes lunch breaks and rest periods for hourly and non-exempt workers. The law provides requirements for employers in allowing workers to take rest periods and meal breaks throughout a giv

Georgia labor laws protect workersconstruction worker image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comThe Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) manages all issues related to employment in Georgia. GDOL standards and policies are aligned with United States Department of Labor standards and Federal and Local...

The social security system in Spain is quite complex not least because of the constant modifications it is subject to. The following is a brief guide to some of the main things to know.

Discrimination can arise in many work situations. You might get passed over for a raise or promotion. You could also get mistreated at work by your boss or other workers because of your race, age, sex, or religion. Of course, you might not even be considered for a job at all, due to discrimination i

Documentation is critical in the course of business. When legal matters go to court it is advantageous to present a judge and jury with documentation to support your case. Writing up a disrespectful employee, for example, is beneficial when based on a disciplinary policy predetermined by your compan

A judge can fine $3000 for bringing in an illegal alien.Fotodesign Holzhauser/Creatas/Getty ImagesHuman trafficking means bringing persons into the United States to work who don't qualify for any visa or immigration program. Aliens looking for work are willing to pay someone to help them...

Butlers are becoming increasingly rare in this day and age, yet they are still used by the affluent and the higher social circles to wait on them during their day to day life; however, if their employees cross the line from treating them like a servant to a slave then they must speak out and make a

If you want to work in the United Kingdom, you'll need a work permit and a work visa. The permits, issued by Work Permits (UK), are only available for a specific job, through a specific employer. Certain situations may allow you to work without a permit, however: For example, if you're a resident of

Any employee applying for a position has the right to be considered for the job regardless of race, nation of origin, age, disability, gender or religious beliefs. Any employee who is terminated for discrimination has the right to file a legal suit against his or her employer. An employee has the ri

The Utah administrative code is the codification of general rules and regulations set out by the state of Utah, divided into department, board or commission, which are then further subdivided into the titles of the codes. The code on labor law sets forth the regulations pertaining to labor in the st

The amended Family and Medical Leave Act was enacted in 1993 by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The act outlines the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers regarding the provision of temporary medical and family leave, in specific circumstances. The state of North Dakot