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Labor & Employment Laws
Employees have basic rights in the workplace, including the right to privacy in their personal belongings and the right to be free from discrimination. The articles that attorneys have created for the Labor & Employment Law section of the KnowledgeBase discuss these rights and others, and will help you determine if your workplace rights have been violated.
Labor & Employment Laws
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TCHRA Exclusive Remedy for Discharged City Employee
Provided by Loya and Associates
Public employees who feel they have suffered employment discrimination or retaliation must exercise caution when selecting their cause of action. Read More » -
Office Conduct Regarding Sexual Harassment
Provided by Navarette Law Firm
At work we must find a balance between professional and personable behavior. There are certain rules that guide office conduct, and when lines are crossed sexual harrassment may be the result. Read More » -
New Jersey Whistleblower Claims
Provided by Begelman, Orlow & Melletz, Attorneys At Law
The Conscientious Employee Protection Act, or CEPA, protects employees in New Jersey from retaliatory actions by employers for reporting illegal or unethical practices. Read More » -
Judge Sotomayor’s Employment Law Decisions
Provided by Law Offices of John A. Gallagher, P.C.
During her time on the Second Circuit, Judge Sotomayor has ruled on a number of employment law cases. This article highlights some of her key decisions. Read More » -
Are Employees Entitled to Overtime and Breaks?
Provided by Navarette Law Firm
Currently, many workers are experiencing reduced hours, stagnant wages and limited job opportunities. Employers are trying to save money and reduce costs, by pay cuts or unpaid furlough time. Read More » -
What Can You Do If You Get Hurt at Work and Your Employer Fires You?
Provided by Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A.
The "employment at will" concept and how it impacts employee rights. Read More » -
Defining "Disability" under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Provided by Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A.
To ensure adequate legal protections for people with disabilities, Congress recently passed new legislation expanding the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read More » -
Looking Beyond Wrongful Termination
Provided by Advantage Law Group
Many employees are unaware of their extensive rights under California Labor Laws, including their rights to meal and rest breaks and overtime compensation. Read More » -
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace ? Employee Rights FAQs
Provided by The Dolan Law Firm
In legal terms, sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance or conduct on the job that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. Read More » -
Disability Discrimination ? Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Provided by The Dolan Law Firm
People with disabilities make valuable contributions at work -- if they are given the opportunity to do so. Read More » -
Age Discrimination Plaintiffs Still Have Options Under California Law
Provided by Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer
Gross v. FBL Financial Svcs. struck a blow to age discrimination plaintiffs. But FEHA provides protections for California employees, creating a more level playing field in employment law litigation. Read More » -
Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Unfairly Deny Employee Rights
Provided by Kilgore & Kilgore, PLLC
A mandatory arbitration clause requires an employee to give up any right to bring a lawsuit against the employer for any wrong, including wrongful termination, discrimination or sexual harassment. Read More »