Labor and Employment Lawyers deal with a variety of matters covering the employer/employee relationship including helping businesses comply with employment laws and regulations, managing disputes with employees, advising on wage and hour matters, and assisting with appropriate employment policies and procedures. In addition to showing businesses how to reduce their risk of employment litigation, labor and employment attorneys can advise on the legal rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee with regard to work related disputes. Finally, employment lawers can also protect workers when their rights are being violated.
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Who Does The Pobar Act Cover?
The act covers all public safety officers in the State of California, both employed by the State or local governments. Public Safety Officers of the State of California are identified in various …
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Making the Hot Seat even HOTTER: The Top Ten Illegal Job Interview Questions
A job interview can be a stressful event. But when a potential employer asks unlawful interview questions, things can go from stressful to illegal. The legality of interview questions is based on federal and local laws, and questions about specific topics (such as race and religion) have been made illegal due to movements such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities …
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How to Negotiate a Successful Severance Package
Emotions can run high when an employee is laid off from a job. Many employees want to simply pack up their personal stuff, leave and begin moving on with their lives. However, before they can begin moving on there are certain things that need to be taken care of including negotiating a severance package. A severance package refers to the benefits that the employer will pay an …
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How to appeal a denial of unemployment benefits
Unemployment insurance benefits are payments made to eligible employees who become unemployed through no fault of their own. If you are denied unemployment benefits, you have the right to appeal this decision. Your state unemployment office can tell you about your appeal rights. Most states have brochures that explain the appeals process in detail, but here are some general …
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Increased Federal Minimum Wage
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Job References
Workplace Dresscodes
Defamation and Gossip in the Workplace
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Racial Discrimination at Work
Unemployment Fraud
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How To Drive to Work After a DUI
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