Labor Law

Dismissal Rights

If you do not have an employment contract that specifies the exact amount of time that you are to be employed and the conditions under which you can be dismissed, you are considered an "at will employee". What is that? Find out more about your dismissal rights.

Domestic Workers Rights

Seven states - New York, California, Massachusetts , Hawaii, Oregon, Connecticut and Illinois - have extended provisions to give domestic workers protections on minimum wage, overtime pay and paid leave, and some of them also provide discrimination and harassment protections. Read more on Domestic Workers Rights.

Pay during Bad Weather

In the wake of flooding or heavy snow fall countless businesses close their doors, and many individuals are coping with homes in disrepair. If you are wondering whether your employer should pay you for lost time, here are some simple rules: pay during bad weather.

Paid Maternity Leave

The United States is the only developed country without laws providing paid maternity leave. The Labor Department is awarding half a million dollars to help feasible studies on new paid leave policies. See the accompanying video at our Maternity section.

Why joining a Union?

Union members make 28% more on average.

Most union members have excellent healthcare benefits.
Union members enjoy greater job security.
Formal grievance procedures prevent employees from being dismissed for arbitrary reasons.
Unionized workplaces are not usually subject to employment-at-will.
Find out more about Labor Unions.

 

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