Federal Law Protecting Gay Employees
Title VII and the EEOC Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and job-applicants based on
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Small Business Employee Rights
Introduction All businesses with 15 or more employees are subject to federal labor laws. The standards and regulations from these federal laws are enforced
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Is Arizona an “At Will” Employment State?
Introduction In the state of Arizona, the employment relationship between an employer and an employee is like a contract that can be severed at
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Is Mandatory Overtime Legal In Arizona?
Introduction The state of Arizona does not have any laws governing overtime. Instead, the state defers to federal law under the Fair Labor Standards
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Part Time Employee Rights
Introduction The US Bureau of Labor Statistics defines part-time employees as those who work less than 35 hours per week. Other than that distinction,
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Why is Employment Law Important to an Employee?
Introduction Employment laws are created to protect employees. Many people simply perceive employment laws as regulations that employers must follow, which they are. However,
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