Employment & Labor Law
Law, regulations, requirements, case law and policy regarding the workplace, employers, employees and independent contractors. Hiring & firing, background checks, wages, discrimination, harassment, disability, benefits, workers comp and ERISA.
Employment, Labor, Work Issues
Work related legal matters including hiring & background checks, problems at work like discrimination, harassment & disability based on gender and race, including FMLA & medical leave, compensation, wages and overtime including the federal minimum wage, firing and termination.
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Human Resources
Discussion of issues concerning Human Resources departments and professionals
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- 118
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- 3.4K
Independent Contractors & Consultants
Legal issues concerning "freelance" jobs or private contractors - work performed by someone who is not an employee. Also includes artists, musicians, renovators, designers and craftsmen.
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- 106
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- 574
Unemployment Insurance & Benefits
Eligibility and requirements for unemployment benefits, how to apply, denial of benefits, duration, extension.
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- 105
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Workers Compensation
Injuries caused in or suffered as a result of the workplace, workman's compensation law, how to file a claim, qualification, disputes and awards.
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- 381
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