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Understanding Your Colorado Employee RightsEvery state differs not only in the kind of various employee rights, but also in the way they’re worded. So an in-depth look at what you may be dealing with regarding various employee rights is essential.You’ll be looking at various employee rights like:1. Minimum Wage2. Fair Pay and Equal Pay3. The Hiring Process4. Drug Tests for ..

  What Are the Colorado Labor Laws for Breaks? It’s important to have a good understanding of the Colorado labor laws for breaks if you’re a resident of Colorado, because all the states vary on this. There are even some states that don’t actually require as part of law the necessity for adult workers to have breaks. In Colorado, thou..

What Are the Colorado Overtime Laws?According to the Colorado Minimum Wage Order Number 28, there are situations where employees would qualify for what’s commonly called overtime pay.What’s overtime pay? The Colorado overtime laws are as such:1. Overtime Calculations According to Colorado Overtime Laws2. Workweek Definitions for Colorado Overtime Laws3. The Law of a “Regu..

Understanding the Colorado Workers Compensation LawsI won’t lie to you. Colorado workers compensation law is extremely comprehensive, complex, and maybe a little complicated. For sure, you would need the assistance of a qualified workers compensation attorney in Colorado to help guide you through the process.You can, however, get a very good idea on what to expect, everything..

Guide to Connecticut Workers CompensationMost workers who have been hurt on the job and require medical attention are eligible for Connecticut workers compensation.  This guide will explain what workers qualify for Connecticut workers compensation and how to request your benefits.  If you have more specific questions about CT workers compensation or need legal advice ..

Diversity in the Workplace and the Legislation Behind ItDiversity in the Workplace is a people issue, which focuses on the similarities and differences between people in an organization. Diversity in the workplace is typically defined largely to include different aspects beyond those legally specified in affirmative action non-discrimination statutes and equal opportunity. ..

Text of the Employee Free Choice Act 2010H.R.1409 -- Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (Introduced in House - IH)HR 1409 IH111th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1409To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing ..

  Overview of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission In 2011, individuals filed 99,947 through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  The Commission enforces federal laws that restrict discrimination of a job applicant based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.  The EEOC al..

Text of the Equal Pay Act:(from: http://www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov/Documents/ycr/EQUALPAY.HTM) EQUAL PAY ACT OF 1963Document Number: PL 88-38Date: 10 JUN 63Public Law 88-38 AN ACT To prohibit discrimination on account of sex in the payment of wages by employers engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce. June 10, 1963 [S. 1409] Be it enacted b..

Employment opportunities refer to job openings; an employment opportunity presents an unemployed person with the opportunity to secure a job. Employment opportunities are a broad concept—they are present in every industry or sector and are awarded to candidates with various skill sets and experience levels. That being said, given the scarcity of employment opportunities in th..

    Guide to Florida Employee Rights     If you are a Florida employee, you need to know about your rights in the workplace so that you can understand when they're being violated.  There are several types of Florida employee rights spelled out in state law.  This guide will teach you about just a few of them.  You'l..

Guide to Florida Labor Laws About BreaksIf you have been denied the ability to take a break for meals, breastfeeding, or any other reason, you may wonder if your employer is breaking FL labor laws about breaks.  This guide will explain Florida labor laws about breaks so that you can understand whether your current employer is violating state laws with their policies.  ..

Guide to Florida Overtime LawsIn the state of Florida, most workers are entitled to overtime pay if their work week exceeds 40 hours.  If your employer knew or had reason to know that you would be working in excess of 40 hours in a week, you will be able to collect overtime pay for this time worked.  This guide will teach you about FL overtime laws, including which em..

Quick Guide to Breaks and Georgia Labor LawsGeorgia Labor Laws: BreaksIn the state of Georgia, labor law for breaks specifies that employers are not obligated to give their employees a lunch or break unless they are under the age of 18.  If the employer does give a break period for a person over the age of 18, they are not required to pay the employee after 20 minutes unde..

The Effects of H.R. 4213H.R. 4213 is the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 or “‘An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.” This bill H.R. 4213 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to extend certain provisions that were set to expire. More specifically, H.R. 4213 wou..