Amelia Figueroa

Labor law is one varied body of law enforced to matters such as industrial relations, employment, trade unions, remuneration etc. Labor laws deal with legal relationships between the state and...

Every employer in the U.S. employing one or more workers should display up-to-date State and Federal Labor Law posters in the workplace. Displaying these posters informs employees of their rights and...

Today, women make up nearly 50 percent of the workforce in the United States. According to a 2012 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up 46.9% of the professional and technical workforce.Women...

If you want something done right, do it yourself.It’ll take too long to explain.Employees won’t be happy if I ask them to do this.Do these excuses sound familiar? Many managers will recognize these...

Labor laws are important for employees as well as employers. Labor laws ensure safe workplace practices and an equitable relationship between employees and employers. There are certain basic labor...

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act, implemented by the federal government, applies to private employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and educational institutions under states and...

Child labor laws are designed to protect the educational opportunities of youth and prohibit their employment in jobs that are detrimental to their health and safety. Child labor laws are applicable...

Unemployment insurance is a joint federal/state program that provides temporary financial assistance for eligible workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own. It provides temporary...

All employers, including businesses with one or more paid employee in the United States must display the most current state and federal labor law posters at their work site to inform employee(s) of...

Federal and State labor laws mandate employers to abide by certain standards like paying minimum wages, ensuring workplace safety, barring discrimination based on gender, age, religion, etc.In this...

It might not seem like turning down an unsuccessful applicant will have a significant impact on your bottom line, but in fact the repercussions can be huge, affecting both your revenue and sucking up...

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) is a federal law that establishes guidelines for employers’ use of polygraph tests for employment related reasons. In this article, we'll briefly discuss...

Employers are required to adhere to both federal and state employment laws. Such laws benefit employers and employees alike. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one such law. We will briefly...