The Family and Medical Leave Act gives employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of leave in order deal with domestic, medical and family problems. Under the act, a medical emergency is defined as any illness or impairment,
If an employee is fired for job performance issues or due to downsizing or if the employee quit voluntarily, the state and federal laws urge the employer to pay the final check within the specified time period. In case of
Technological advancements have increased the amount of security and surveillance in the workplace. Cameras and other types of surveillance equipment are legal, but there are several laws and constraints for the employers. The law has set certain legal limitations for
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all employers are required to accommodate all disabled workers. The law applies to all private, state and government organizations who have hired disabled workers. The ADA protects the rights of disabled
In the United States law prohibits discrimination against a certain individual because of their age. The federal Age Discrimination in Employment (ADEA) act makes sure that employers do not discriminate against employees because of their age. Which means, employees over a certain
A qui tam action lawsuit is brought forward by an individual who believes an organization is defrauding the government in a particular way. In most cases, the person taking action is an employee of the organization. A qui tam claim allows
With less than two weeks to go until the 2016 Presidential election, political news coverage and opinions are at an all time high. Perhaps they have even trickled into the water cooler talk in your workplace. Although you likely have
The privacy of employers has become a great concern in recent years because of technological advancements. Most companies have started using information technology as a medium of communication, thus employee privacy might be at risk in certain circumstances. Organizations provide their
Often companies have to decide between hiring permanent employees or independent contractors to get the job done. Independent contractors cannot be considered as employees and are paid for the services they provide. However, contractors might spend several years working with a particular
It is important for employees to plan their retirement ahead of time. There are different methods to plan for your retirement and make sure you can live a comfortable life after finishing your career. Besides pension, government employees have 401(k) plans allowing
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