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How to Choose an Employment Law Solicitor

How to Choose an Employment Law Solicitor

Need an Employment Law Solicitor? Not sure how to choose one? Make sure that you read this, and get the right one for your needs.
Employment Law Specialists For Compromise Agreements

Employment Law Specialists For Compromise Agreements

Employment law specialists for compromise agreements represent their clients in matters pertaining to employment legislation in the United Kingdom. The primary task of such solicitors is to assist and at the same time support employees who get into compromise agreements.
Deception, Fraud And Lies - Whistleblowing Explained

Deception, Fraud And Lies - Whistleblowing Explained

While the vast majority of companies operate on the principles of honesty and integrity, there are some companies who substitute those values for fraud and deception. If you've found yourself working for a company that is engaging in fraud and deception, you may be unsure of what to do. Should
New York State Lunch Break Laws

New York State Lunch Break Laws

Federal law does not require an employee take a lunch break, so an employer in the state of New York is not compelled by federal law to give you such a meal break. The state of New York, however, has passed a very clear lunch break law that covers all employees and types of shifts.
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act in Florida

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act in Florida

Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1990 to ensure that all American students receive access to a free public education, regardless of their disabilities. This act mandates that all states must provide accommodations to students so they may achieve their full ed
How Old Do You Have to Be to Work at a Vetenarian's Office?

How Old Do You Have to Be to Work at a Vetenarian's Office?

Working at a veterinarian's office can be substantially rewarding. For young people who are exploring career options, such an opportunity could chart the course for future educational goals. However, youth under the age of 18 may only work at veterinary offices under certain circumstances.
How to Modify the Duration of an AEP

How to Modify the Duration of an AEP

As a business owner, you may face the implementation of an Affirmative Employment Plan (AEP) for your company to overcome an imbalance in the work force in race, gender or the disabled. You may not be able to comply with the guidelines in that plan set by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Com
Labor Union Laws in Connecticut

Labor Union Laws in Connecticut

Labor union laws in Connecticutunion image by arabesque from Fotolia.comLabor unions are the representatives of groups of workers within industries. For example, the teacher's union speaks for the teachers. However, there are certain laws that govern the operation, duties and power of...
Garden Leave Provision in a Compromise Agreement

Garden Leave Provision in a Compromise Agreement

The compromise agreement may include a provision dealing with a 'garden leave.' The term is describing any situation wherein an employee is asked or required to serve a period of notice outside the office, probably at home, thus the phrase.
A Guide to Disciplinary Dismissal

A Guide to Disciplinary Dismissal

What are the grounds for a disciplinary dismissal in Spain? The following is a brief guide to some of the main points to be borne in mind.
Stopping an Employee Working for a Competitor - Do Restrictive Covenants Really Work?

Stopping an Employee Working for a Competitor - Do Restrictive Covenants Really Work?

The employer has invested a lot of time and resources in training the employee and providing that employee with experience that ultimately would be attractive to competitors. What can be done to keep your competitors from poaching your best employees?
Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney

Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney

A workers compensation attorney can help you to get what you deserve. Look at your options to determine how to proceed.
What Rules Govern the FMLA?

What Rules Govern the FMLA?

FMLA allows you to take time off work to care for yourself or a seriously ill family member.doctor with injection image by Lisa Eastman from Fotolia.comThe Federal and Medical Leave Act allows you to take time off from your job to care for yourself or an immediate family member who has...
The Return Rights for Overseas Jobs

The Return Rights for Overseas Jobs

U.S. Department of Defense civil service workers employed overseas have return rights concerning previous employment.Three office workers image by Vladimir Melnik from Fotolia.comCompetitive employees with career-conditional or career appointment civil service government work may receive...
Racial Discrimination In The Workplace

Racial Discrimination In The Workplace

This article covers the basics of racial discrimination in the workplace.The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission statistics for racial discrimination in 2007 are explored, as well as specific protections of the law against discrimination.
How to Apply for Pregnancy Disability

How to Apply for Pregnancy Disability

Pregnancy is treated the same as any other short term disability claim. In most workplaces, the disability period begins two weeks before birth and ends six weeks after birth or eight weeks after a caesarian section. Applying for pregnancy disability is not difficult, since all employers have all th
Withholding & the New Jersey Family Leave Act of 2009

Withholding & the New Jersey Family Leave Act of 2009

The New Jersey Family Leave Act requires an employer to withhold a certain amount of money from an employee's taxable wages. Beginning in 2009, New Jersey requires employers to provide up to six weeks of family leave to employees. This law also requires employees to contribute to the Family Leave In
If Your Wages Are Garnished Will Your Income Tax Be Garnished as Well?

If Your Wages Are Garnished Will Your Income Tax Be Garnished as Well?

An administrative wage garnishment is when the federal government, at the request of a creditor, mandates your employer to withhold a certain amount of your disposable income before wages are paid. The difference is then used to repay the debt you owe. Although income tax refunds may also be withhel
How Long Does it Take to Get Workers Comp?

How Long Does it Take to Get Workers Comp?

Medical TreatmentWorker's compensation is designed to provide medical treatment and supplemental income for people who have been injured on the job. All employers are bound by federal and state worker's compensation laws, and although employers may fight claims, all workers have the right...
How to Hire Safe Workers For Your Day Care

How to Hire Safe Workers For Your Day Care

Today, it can be very difficult on the part of the owner of a day care or childcare center to know how to screen all their employees to ensure the children left in their care will be safe and secure hands. Any individual that works with children should be screened for criminal activities that may pu