Employment Law
| What is the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993? |
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| Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 with the stated purpose of balancing the demands of the workplace with the needs of families. Congress also stated that it sought to promote and strengthen families through the Act. The Act guarantees many employees a right to take unpaid leave for certain medical or family reasons. More... |
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| Federal Employment Merit System Principles |
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| Most civilian federal workers are employed pursuant to a merit system. Initially created by the Civil Service Act of 1883, the merit system was originally administered by the Civil Service Commission. In 1978, Congress passed the Civil Service Reform Act, which eliminated the Civil Service Commission and created several new agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management. More... |
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| Arbitration - Labor Disputes |
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| Arbitration and Its General Advantages More... |
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| Federal Worker Protection |
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| American workers are protected by a number of antidiscrimination laws. The primary federal antidiscrimination laws include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. They do not, however, protect workers from discrimination based upon their marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a parent. More... |
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| Unemployment Compensation Overview |
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| All states provide compensation to unemployed workers under certain circumstances. Generally, states require employers to contribute to an unemployment compensation fund for all employees. When benefits are sought, payment is made to eligible former employees from the fund. Most states exempt charitable or non-profit organizations from unemployment compensation coverage. They also exclude employers that have a very small number of employees. Furthermore, in order to be covered by unemployment compensation, a worker must be an actual "employee" and not merely an independent contractor. More... |
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