Employment Laws
Employment law covers all rights and obligations within the employer-employee relationship — whether current employees, job applicants, or former employees. Because of the complexity of employment relationships and the wide variety of situations that can arise, employment law involves legal issues as diverse as discrimination, wrongful termination, wages and taxation, and workplace safety. Many of these issues are governed by applicable federal and state law. This is FindLaw’s collection of Employment Laws articles, part of the Human Resources section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
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Drug and Alcohol Policies: Manufacturing Employer
Manufacturing employers who seek to prevent work-related drug and alcohol problems, or who must comply with government safety or DOT truck driver regulations, should have a written policy. Learn more about drug and alcohol policies for manufacturing employers.
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Sexual Harassment: Deductibility of Sexual Harassment Expenses
Sexual harassment lawsuits against employers are increasing, especially considering the recent United States Supreme Court ruling which makes it easier for an employee to sue an employer. Learn more about deductibility of sexual harassment expenses in this article.
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The “Separability Doctrine:” The Continuing Impact of Prima Paint in Georgia, Alabama, and the Eleventh Circuit
The "separability doctrine" was first articulated by the United States Supreme Court in Prima Paint Corporation v. Flood & Conklin Manufacturing Co., 388 U.S. 395 (1967), wherein the Court ruled that arbitration clauses can be "separable." Learn more about the continuing impact of Prima Paint in Georgia, Alabama, and the Eleventh Circuit.
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Expungement: The Answer to an Employment Background Check in This Era of Heightened Security
There is no doubt that the September 11th tragedy has had profound effects on our every day life. Added security measures have become commonplace. Learn more about how an expungement can be the answer to an employment background check in this era of heightened security.
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Layoff Checklist
With the economy booming and unemployment low during the last few years, many companies have struggled to keep and attract employees. With the recent trend of companies are striving to cut costs and reduce workforce, it is good to have an employer layoff checklist.
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Suggestions For Minimizing Workplace Diversity Conflicts
The "American" workplace is changing. There are more women, minorities, immigrants, non-immigrant contract workers, non-English or limited-English speaking workers, and older workers in the U.S. workforce today. These employees have different needs. Here are some suggestions for minimizing workplace diversity conflicts.
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Supreme Court Clarifies Method for Counting Employees under Title VII
The U.S. Supreme Court has adopted the "payroll" method of counting employees to determine whether an employer satisfies Title VIIs jurisdictional limit of 15 employees, rejecting a narrower method favored by employers. Read more about the decision and how the court clarifies the method for counting employees under Title VII.
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Practical Solutions for Dealing with Whistleblowers
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires all public companies to establish procedures for (1) the "receipt, retention and treatment" of employee complaints on internal accounting controls and auditing practices, and (2) the confidential, anonymous submission of complaints. Learn more about practical solutions for dealing with whistleblowers.
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ADA Compliance: A Guide for Restaurants & Other Food Service Employers
Oftentimes restaurants and other food service employers have difficulty following the employment portion of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while maintaining compliance with federal, state and local public health rules. Read this article to for an ADA compliance primer for restaurants and other food service employers.
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Workers Compensation in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
Each state has a system to protect workers from financial ruin and hardship when injured on the job, regardless of who is at fault for the injury or death. The limits and compensation benefits vary from state to state. Learn more about workers' compensation in Nebraska and get answers to your frequently asked questions.
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