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| Law: "Can my employer do that?" The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines No, unless it is contained in the employee handbook, an employment contract or other documents from an employer as grounds for receiving severance pay or payment of earned but unused vacation or personal time. There is no law that requires a two-week ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Honest labor: Prison work programs have evolved from chain gangs to changed ... Anniston Star Johnson, professor in the Department of Justice, Law and Society at the university, said prison conditions were harsh with hard labor and brutality doled out as part of inmates' punishment. "The history of prisons in the South is the history of prison ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Government officials begin push for legal sanctions against child labor in ... WNN - Women News Network "Tajik law makes no mention of the terms 'child labor' or 'the worst forms of child labor'. And since there isn't the terminology, there aren't any approaches to resolving it or to shaping policy," he said. "Sure, we have ratified the conventions, but ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Employment First: Success and Inclusiveness The National Law Review Last week, I commended the most recent efforts of our federal partners to enforce and protect the rights of workers and job seekers with disabilities, which represent marked progress in the disability employment movement. My agency, the Labor ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| House OKs resolution that violates equal-opportunity law Marianas Variety House legal counsel John Cool reviewed federal law and confirmed that the resolution was in violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act because it made a preference on the basis of gender. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Changes to migrant worker protections welcome, but ... Voxy Better protection for migrant workers including those who speak out against abuse is greatly needed, but will be put at risk by parallel changes to the Employment Relations Act that would undermine other work rights, FIRST Union says. Immigration ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| All-female law firm wins cases, creates supportive atmosphere The Courier-Journal Employment law experts say the short answer is no — that law firms, like other employers, may not discriminate in hiring based on sex or race. But a decision to hire a specific woman rather than a specific man might not be discriminatory because the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Catching the right bus Times of Malta Ms Borg is a lawyer specialising in employment law. She has years of experience in employment matters, acting on behalf of employers and employees in Malta and the UK on all aspects of employment law. Mr Farrugia is an HR professional, working in the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Israeli employers in West Bank must pay Palestinians wages and benefits ... Haaretz Despite the fact that the plaintiffs in the case are also not Israeli citizens, the labor court ruled that the workers would have the benefit of Israeli law when it comes to minimum employment terms. The case arose out of a complaint by 10 West Bank ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Carefully document every rule violation to defend against surprise claims Business Management Daily by The HR Specialist: Pennsylvania Employment Law on June 23, 2013 8:00am in Discrimination and Harassment,Firing,Human Resources. You never know which fired employee might sue or for what reason. That's why you should always carefully ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Carefully document every rule violation to defend against surprise ... Business Management Daily Carefully document every rule violation to defend against surprise discrimination claims. by The HR Specialist: Pennsylvania Employment Law on June 23, 2013 8:00am in Discrimination and Harassment,Firing,Human Resources. You never know which fired ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Human Resource Executive Magazine Names Four Kramer Levin Partners to ... DigitalJournal.com (press release) Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP announced today that Kevin B. Leblang, Theodore (Ted) Ruthizer, Mark D. Koestler and Matthew S. Dunn, all partners in the firm's Business Immigration Group and Employment Law Department, have once again been ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Tougher penalties for exploitation of migrant labour Voxy ... so as a consequence, that law probably hasn't been as effective as it could be. So what I've instructed immigration officials to do is turn their attention to the employers rather than the employees. What that'll mean for the employees is that they ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Kuwait, a destination for forced labor: US report - State placed in Tier 3 for ... Zawya (registration) Many of the migrant workers arriving for work in Kuwait have paid exorbitant fees to recruiters in their home countries or are coerced into paying labor broker fees in Kuwait that, by Kuwaiti law, should be paid by the employer-a practice that makes ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Iowa scrap metal law presents mixed results Sioux City Journal The law passed a year ago requires that scrap metal dealers collect a seller's name, address and employment information for transactions of more than $50. Sellers must also present a driver's license or government-issued identification card. A dealer ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Eden: 7-Eleven under immigration microscope Opelika Auburn News Tommy Eden is a Lee County native, an attorney with the local office of Constangy, Brooks & Smith LLP, a member of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and serves on the board of directors for the East Alabama SHRM Chapter. He can be ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Schnurman: 7-Eleven must step up to prevent worker abuses by store franchisees Dallas Morning News 7-Eleven could influence franchise owners, even if franchisees control hiring and firing, said Rebecca Smith, senior attorney for the National Employment Law Project, an advocacy group for lower-wage workers. She pointed out that 7-Eleven closely ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Franchise lawyers: Employees can access money charge-free Standard Speaker Days after the suit was filed and garnered national media attention, Cefalo said an investigator with the U.S. Department of Labor called his law office. "They called me and told me the U.S. Attorney has shown a particular interest in the facts of this ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| More enforcement around worker exploitation needed New Zealand Herald Tougher penalties for employers who exploit migrant workers will be undermined by a lack of enforcement and weakened labour laws, opposition groups say. Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced legislation to amend the Immigration ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| State to observe international day against drug abuse & illicit trafficking MorungExpress In a state level programme here, parliamentary secretary for Labour & Employment Law & Justice and Land Revenue Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire will grace the occasion as the chief guest. The function will be held at the Kohima Local Ground at 2:00 pm ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Heather Anderson: Employers must allow new mothers to express milk Knoxville News Sentinel The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) amended the federal wage and hour law known as the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to provide a reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| How to handle bullying in the workplace Boston Globe ... and workers' compensation claims can be linked to workplace bullying. Many states have proposed legislation that would prohibit bullying in the workplace and make both the employer and the bullying employees liable, but no state has passed such a law. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Legal eagles for catwalk Deccan Chronicle The journey begins from intellectual property rights at the helm, and from there on to employment laws, custom laws, manufacturing law and finally ends with the consumer. All of these issues require legal input and in a short period of time due to the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Almost 6000 Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination Cases Filed Per Year AllGov Pregnant women at work are supposed to be protected against discrimination under federal law, and yet, nearly 6,000 cases of workplace discrimination involving pregnancy were filed with the government in a single year. The Equal Employment Opportunity ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Comp time bill passes House but faces stiff opposition Zanesville Times Recorder If passed into law, the amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act would allow private sector employers the option to offer a much sought after compensatory time benefit to their employees. The public sector has provided comp time to its employees for ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Crackdown on migrant exploitation welcomed TVNZ May Moncur from Employment Dispute Services told ONE News that for migrant workers who have been exploited, going through a legal process is not an easy choice. "Once they stand up and pursue their rights, at the end if they can't enforce the action, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| UAE labour protection for expats: 8-hour shifts, overtime rules Emirates 24/7 At the same time, access to effective legal remedies in the event of a labour dispute have been vastly improved. In particular, the Ministry of Labour (MoL) has set up a collective labour disputes committee, with representatives of workers and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| BBC 'spent £22 million on pay-offs' Cambridge News "The use of compromise agreements is standard practice in employment law and is designed to protect both parties. The BBC always insists that individuals take independent legal advice before entering them. BBC director general Tony Hall has committed ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Berkeley County canine deputy sues over back pay, OT Charleston Post Courier (subscription) The county has hired the national labor and employment law firm Fisher and Phillips to represent the department in the case. Deputy James Lamar Blakely, who has worked for the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office since 2001, filed the suit in U.S. District ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Changes to migrant worker protections welcome, but… Scoop.co.nz (press release) "These proposals together with the recent employment law change that allows workers to be sacked without good cause or redress in their first 90 days of employment will not give migrant workers the confident to speak out," said Robert Reid. ENDS ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NH sees problem with 'independent contractors' The Union Leader "Business entities or state contractors can get onto it by violating certain aspects of labor law," she said, "but I don't think there is currently anyone on it." Much of the task force initiative involves stepped up use of enforcement tools already ... See all stories on this topic » |
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| Firm pays $190,000 to settle Astoria race harassment case ... By The HR Specialist: New York Employment Law by The HR Specialist: New York Employment Law on June 23, 2013 10:00am in Discrimination and Harassment,Human Resources. A Pennsylvania-based energy-industry staffing firm has agreed to pay $190,000 to a black former employee ... Business Management Daily |
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| Labor and Employment Law Update - Hunton & Williams News & Events:Events:Labor and Employment Law Update ... and insights on current enforcement initiatives and developments in labor and employment law. www.hunton.com/Labor_and_Employment_Law_Update/ | ||
| Labor Laws - Legal Structure - Boundless Labor laws are divided into those that concern unions (collective labor), and those that concern the contract between employee and employer (individual labor). https://www.boundless.com/management/...2/.../labor-laws/ | ||
| Employment Law Update - Employment and HR - Ireland 20 Jun 2013 - Ireland - Employment and HR - Employment Law Update - Mason Hayes & Curran - The Employment Equality Bill 2013, published on 25 ... www.mondaq.com/x/246234/.../Employment+Law+Update | ||
| Was employment law ignored re Florida firefighter? | South Florida ... Discrimination and harassment are no more acceptable in the workplace than anywhere else. A Florida firefighter recently claimed he was fired from his job as a ... www.gallup-law.com/.../was-employment-law-ignored-re-flori... | ||
| NJ Employment Law: Use of Temporary Workers Has Legal Risks ... Many employers do not appreciate the unique legal risks that the use of temporary workers can carry. www.businesslawnews.com/ny-and-nj-employment-law-use-of... |
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