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<title>An Employees Guide to Overtime Wage Claims</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:08:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many employers do not pay employees properly. In most years, the Department of Labor receives approximately 35,000 complaints from employees about unpaid wages or benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Attorneys For Workers' Compensation Law</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:45:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been injured during working hours? Is your back blown out from heavy lifting and you can't work but need the money? Attorneys that specialize in this field can help you to conquer all situations and people working against your favor to look out for themselves.]]></description>
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<title>Labour Laws in India</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:26:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Labour laws in India regulate employment terms as well as provide labour rights to the employee. They specifically target on the employer and employee relationships. They not only guarantee legal rights to the workers but also promote workers interests.]]></description>
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<title>Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer for Drug Charges</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:19:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lawyers are professionals who can represent people who are facing drug charges offense or defense. Hiring a criminal defense lawyer from a good criminal law firm is very essential in order for a person charged with drug cases to have their rights protected.]]></description>
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<title>Basic Tenets of Construction Law</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:44:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have planned to build a home, for yourself or as an investment property, you are likely more concerned about finding a reputable contractor and crew than worrying about whether or not you need a lawyer. In truth, there are concerns in construction that may require the guidance of a lawyer who concentrates in this practice. As implied, construction law deals with matters relevant to the construction of homes and commercial properties. It's good to know the basics if ever a project of yours comes under scrutiny.]]></description>
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<title>An Employer Hasn't Paid Me</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:59:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Has your employer not paid your wages? If so then you're probably stuck trying to figure out a way to get your hard-earned wage. You're probably feeling disgusted at how an employer is able to hold pay knowing how hard you've worked for it, and as a result you may even feel the need to confront him/her and demand the wage in an aggressive manner. Well before you do something irrational such as that, you need to know that help is at hand!]]></description>
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<title>Work Injuries That Can Result in a Lawsuit</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:41:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are injured on the job, your injuries are typically covered by worker's compensation insurance. This coverage provides you with payment for your medical bills and security in your job. This insurance is meant to prevent unnecessary lawsuits against companies when workers are injured on the job.]]></description>
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<title>Occupy Savannah Looks Stupid, But Not Quite Useless</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:42:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The protestors on Bay Street in Savannah are hundreds of miles from the real struggle on Wall Street. Yet, they do put a local face on a national sentiment.]]></description>
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<title>Sailors, Maritime Workers Protected By Special Laws For On-The-Job Injuries</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:31:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sailors and maritime workers who are injured on the job do have remedies to seek to get recovery for damages and expenses incurred. But there's a totally different set of laws to protect maritime workers than for workers injured on the land.]]></description>
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<title>The Most Important Aspects Of Employment Law</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:25:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For new and existing companies, employment law can be seen as an unnecessary burden that is just there to keep the administrators in government employed. But the laws associated with employing people are really all based on common sense and this article discusses the main points.]]></description>
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<title>Worker's Compensation Overview</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:55:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Workers compensation is a sort of insurance policy that is promised by employers to their employees. If someone is at work and they sustain some sort of work related injury then the employer will make some concessions to that worker. These can be in the form of health care, continued payment, or even in the form of a death payment to the workers next of kin. The purpose of this is to relieve the burden from the injured worker and make things easier on them because their injury is the fault of the employer.]]></description>
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<title>Have Someone Strong in Your Corner</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:04:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many of us who spend the better part of our day at work, actually more time working than sleeping. We are proud of the jobs we do and put all our time and energy into performing our job duties as best we possibly can. This means lots of late nights at the office or stringing power lines in the pre-dawn hours across rural landscapes.]]></description>
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<title>Common Workplace Injuries</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:22:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Millions of employees are injured on the job each year. Considering how many hours' workers spend on the job, it's no surprise that certain injuries will commonly arise during the course of work.]]></description>
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<title>What Are the Subtle Hints That Help You Decide If You've Chosen a Competent Barrister?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:19:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Among the very few professionals who evoke respect and awe, barristers count as one of them. The notion that this is a "predominantly white Oxbridge educated elitist profession for the men" is now being increasingly challenged by a large number of women and people from diverse backgrounds. But finding the right barrister can be a difficult task, especially given the fact that there are several thousand barristers and several hundred barristers' chambers, in the country. So what are the skills that you think helps to identity a good barrister?]]></description>
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<title>Personal Grievance: How To Find Out About The Facts About How To Deal With</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:38:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When an employee feels personally aggrieved about a work situation in which they believe that they have been unfairly treated, they can find relief under the laws regulating personal grievance in the workplace. Covering any grievance against an employee, including unfair or unjustified dismissal, harassment, discrimination, duress or unfair treatment; if an employee has not followed the legal procedures or have a bona fide reason for a dismissal under the current employment contract and law, then you may be covered by the legal protection that personal grievances and unfair dismissal provides under New Zealand law.]]></description>
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<title>Redundancy Law: Understanding Your Rights</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:37:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to understand your rights and options when it comes to redundancy law. The process of being made redundant is an emotional and stressful time but understanding the rights you have can significantly ease the situation. Your employer can only make you redundant for legitimate commercial reasons that mean your position is no longer needed. There are several situations that can validate a redundancy or termination of your contract...]]></description>
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<title>Harassment: Resolving Conflict</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:32:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Harassment in the workplace can be described as actions directed at an individual, or group of individuals, which results in an intimidating, difficult and humiliating environment to work in for the victim. It's basically understood to be unwanted comments, conduct or gestures that are derisive, offensive, threatening, humiliating, hateful or demeaning. It could be a recurring or one-off event but it is so notable that it negatively affects an individual's performance, contribution or work environment. It can also include physical, debasing behaviour, exploitation of power, isolation, and discrimination, sexual and racial. The concept of bullying is basically continuous behaviour towards an individual that is deliberately intimidating, humiliating and undermining but is not exactly unlawful.]]></description>
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<title>Employment And Disability Claims</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:07:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A disability claim refers to the request you can make for income assistance filed with the Social Security Administration. This is usually filed when a person believes that a case of physical or mental disability leads to his or her inability to find a job or live a normal life. This is also referred to as employment & disability claims in various quarters.]]></description>
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<title>Regulation Health and Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:40:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the many reasons cited for the extensive health and safety laws in this and many other western countries is that: ? Legal, Occupational requirements may be reinforced in civil law and/or criminal law, it is accepted that without the extra "encouragement" of potential regulatory action or litigation, many organizations would not act upon their implied moral obligations. The effect of health & safety regulations impacts on all of us. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 defines the structure for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace, health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom....]]></description>
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<title>Sex-Selective Abortion and Female Infanticide in Developing Countries</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:00:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Women have been classified as members of household and should therefore remain there. This view on females has been widespread and is largely stereotypical.]]></description>
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<title>The Value of EPL Insurance to Protect Your Business Against Employment Lawsuits</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:20:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Year after year, employment lawsuits lodged against American businesses continue to skyrocket, with no end in sight. In the past year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received over 65,000 charges of alleged sexual and raced-based discrimination alone. Employee Practices Liability Insurance is a valuable insurance policy to protect your business against employment lawsuits.]]></description>
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<title>Workers Comp Lawyers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:13:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Workers comp cases are trickier than most others. Every commercial and industrial business that has more than three employees must have workers compensation insurance. That system is covered by the Industrial Commission. That is a state agency that makes sure everyone is playing by the rules. That means you may be entitled to your benefits from your workers compensation if you are injured on the job.]]></description>
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<title>Seven Employment Lessons to Be Learned From a Recent Supreme Court Ruling</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:41:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court recently ruled on an important class action lawsuit that will impact the way employers address human resources practices, and other HR policies and procedures. Even if a company has recently updated its employee manual and management practices, they should once again review these policies in light of the Supreme Court decision. Here are seven important lessons to be learned.]]></description>
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<title>Employment Law: Assisting in the Rebuild of Christchurch</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:44:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent seismic activity in Christchurch has had a devastating effect on the city centre, as well as the outer suburbs, which have caused some businesses to grind to a halt in their operations. With the outlook brightening and the attitude of Cantabrians positive, and a general consensus that the worst was over after the initial September 2010 earthquake and the declining aftershocks, the 22nd February event caught all unaware.]]></description>
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<title>Unfair Dismissal: Getting the Employment Advice You Need</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:37:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unfair dismissal represents one of the main elements of modern employment law, providing employees with practical solutions to workplace issues. The law concerning unfair dismissal has worked to place the steps of fair procedure at the forefront of an employer's mind when contemplating disciplinary procedures or the dismissal of an employee.]]></description>
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<title>Veteran Employment Lawyers and Labor Rights for Service Members</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:23:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to find out more about veterans' employment rights? You can even find legal assistance to help you obtain employment. Read on and find out more.]]></description>
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<title>Discrimination in the Workplace - Know Your Rights</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:52:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you facing discrimination at work? Your workplace is not always the safest environment. If you find that your rights are being infringed upon, you can seek legal assistance. Read on and find out more.]]></description>
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<title>What Happens at a Disability Hearing?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:39:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Disability hearing is the preliminary or the revised decision on a person's disability claim or application. Normally, the hearing tackles the issues of whether the plaintiff can be considered disabled or the plaintiff's distinguished disability must be assessed or revised.]]></description>
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<title>3 Lawsuits That Are Changing the California Labor Law Landscape</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:26:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the first half of 2011, employment and labor lawsuits in California have resulted in many important decisions that will directly affect the way employers in the state relate to their employees. Many of these cases have already been decided upon by the California Supreme Court, while others are still pending a decision. This article provides a brief outline of three key cases, and an important "take away" for employers from each one.]]></description>
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<title>California Labor Law Update: Recent Court Decisions Favor Employers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:20:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The State of California is notorious for its liberal, pro-employee court system and complex employment regulations. Labor laws in California typically favor employees, and employers have paid billions in settlements for a range of violations, such as wage and hour infractions, discrimination and wrongful termination. However, several high profile court cases in California recently favored the employer, providing some relief to the constant barrage of employment lawsuits.]]></description>
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<title>Federal Labor Department's Rule-Making for Restaurants - Is It All Legal?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:35:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We have labor laws in the United States because there have been businesses which have taken advantage of employees in the past. They get them into a situation where they can quit their job, and then they start screwing around with their paychecks. It happens all the time, and it happens a lot in larger corporations than you might think, as they try to finagle a way to cut their labor costs.]]></description>
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<title>Tradesmen In New Zealand And Consumer Rights</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:05:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a Tradesmen In New Zealand is quite easy, but you will first need to know your legal rights as a N.Z Consumer. When Looking for a tradesmen in N.Z there are many resources you can choose from.]]></description>
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<title>Occupational Health Related Issues</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:25:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered why official meetings always 'stress' on a particular point? Isn't there another word for it or the companies use it explicitly? The logic is simple. An unhealthy mind produces error-prone work whereas a healthy mind produces productive work with high efficiency. Problems at home, relationships, a flat tire on the way to office are all causes of stress in the workplace. How to tackle them with ease is the key to success of a healthy worker.]]></description>
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<title>The Liability in Workplace Verbal Harassment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 10:07:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even if the old cliche says that "words would never hurt me", it has been proven true that words do hurt, although not in the way that sticks and stone would. People often hear stories of kids being bullied in school through name-calling or teasing, but such verbal abuse happens not just in schools. Even in the workplace - or employment in general - people still experience tongue-lashing.]]></description>
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<title>Workers Compensation Attorneys</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 08:13:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Workers compensation can be a very difficult case to undergo depending on how big the company you work for is and what the exact circumstances of the case are. Many people today when they get hurt on the job they either do not bring it to the attention of their employer, or simply do nothing about not receiving enough compensation for their situation. The best thing you should if you are injured at your place of work is to immediately report it to your superior in order to give you the best chance of winning your workers compensation case.]]></description>
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<title>Redundancies in a Time of Crisis</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 14:51:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Spanish Code of Labour Law ("Estatuto de los Trabajadores") sets out a particular type of redundancy known as redundancy based on objective reasons. This article focuses on the most important reasons for which a company could carry out this type of redundancy and the requirements that must be fulfilled in order to do so.]]></description>
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<title>California Labor Laws and the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Movement</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:28:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[California labor laws have long been known to favor employees, often providing them with more benefits and flexibility than other states. So it's no surprise that the state would follow quickly on the heels of New York in working to grant domestic workers solid rights and protections.]]></description>
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<title>A Critical Response to Child Labor Issue</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:04:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is disappointing to hear about child labor in this fast-paced world as this issue has been popped out ever since those ancient days and it is still happening now. It is like a never-ending issue. When talking about child labor, we can relate it to children exploitation, children slavery and also children trafficking. Child labor can be defined as the exploitation of children aged below 18 who are forced to work illegally which may harm them physically and abuse them psychologically. In this issue, we will discover the causes contributing to child labor and also the solutions to it.]]></description>
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<title>Child Labor Laws - Legal Issues in the Entertainment Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:38:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Bangladesh Labour Code, 2006 is one of the very recent laws with major overhauling changes in the field of Labour Legislation. The laws which this code has replaced were made mostly during the British Colonial regime & Pakistan Period and they were as many as 50 in number. In many cases, these laws were outdated, scattered, inconsistent & often overlapping each other.]]></description>
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<title>Know More About The Recent Changes In UAE Labour Laws</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:15:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To assist accommodate the present shifts in the global market and to help in recovering Dubai's and the UAE's as a whole, economies, the Ministry of Labour has issued numerous Ministerial Decrees, changing the UAE Labour Laws. The goal to these modifications is to tackle the free movement of expatriates in the region and to make sure that their rights are a lot more severely upheld.]]></description>
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<title>Knowing Your Rights As an Employee Means Understanding Basic Labor Law</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:42:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us work a job for another person known as our employer. This that we have rights that are specific to the workplace and having a basic labor law understanding is necessary for anyone that works. This is a great way to make sure you are protected and you also need this basic knowledge to help yourself in any situation that may arise at work.]]></description>
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<title>What Steps to Take If You Are Injured at Work</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:17:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Injuries are very common in the workplace. Often, they are not very serious and are simply brushed off. However, when they are grave, it is important for you to take certain steps in order to secure your safety as well as rights. If not, you may be facing situations that are worse than the accident itself.]]></description>
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<title>How Too Much Lifting At Work Leaves Employees With Work Hernias</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:39:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hernias are five times more common among men than women, and around 95% of these injuries are medically defined as 'inguinal' hernias. An inguinal hernia involves a rupture in the abdominal wall, through which fat tissues or portions of intestine protrude. Though an inguinal hernia may not be painful initially, there will be a noticeable bump in the groin region, and the hernia is likely to ache during physical activities such as lifting and bending.]]></description>
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<title>Injured Offshore Workers Reveal Their Deepest Fear</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:51:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have been hurt in an offshore accident, you may be hesitant to file a maritime injury claim. Many workers fear that they will be blackballed for doing so. If you fall into this group, you need to read this article.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Struggling With Workplace Harassment?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:33:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It can sometimes be difficult to judge whether you've got a problem with harassment in the workplace, or if you just don't get on with a colleague. While we all do not need to be best friends with the people we work with, we do need to know that our working environment is not just physically safe, but also emotionally so. If you're not wanting to go to work due to the behaviour of a manager or colleague, or find that you are avoiding them, and your work is being affected then it is likely that it can fit into the harassment category, and should be dealt with.]]></description>
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<title>Employment Mediation: Identifying Mutual Solutions</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:13:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Employment mediation is a controlled procedure whereby a qualified, experienced and independent mediator facilitates communication between parties who are experiencing an employment relationship problem. The role of the professional mediator is to assist the parties with finding an amicable resolution to a potentially harmful business situation. Mutually agreed solutions can result in improved working relationships and productivity levels; when applicable, the negotiation of an exit package when the parties decide that their relationship cannot continue; or the settlement of a dispute that involved potential litigation.]]></description>
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<title>Facing a Challenge With Employment Disputes?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:08:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've got issues at work, it can rapidly turn a place you enjoy going to to a place that brings on sweats, panic attacks or anxiety before you step in the door every morning. Employment disputes can be incredibly costly, before you seek legal advice. We spend a lot of our days working with others, and if it become an unpleasant or tense place to be, it not only makes your life unhappy, it will reduce productivity, hurt the business' reputation and in the end effect the profit margins.]]></description>
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<title>Why Do I Need A Workers Compensation Lawyer?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:21:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Workers compensation law can be extremely complicated. This is a specialized area and locating a lawyer to handle this case might be somewhat difficult as well. However, it will best to find a professional lawyer who specializes in this complicated area of law in order to get maximum benefits if you are injured on the job.]]></description>
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<title>Genuine Federal and State Labor Law Posters</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5953849</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:19:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Currently there are so many laws that are implemented in state and federal companies in United States which insist the employers to choose Labor Law Posters to facilitate their employees with better conditions. These Labor Law Posters provides the complete information about the employee's actual privileges and duties which government has determined.]]></description>
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<title>Child Labor Law Guidelines</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:56:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are laws in place to ensure that children have the opportunity to receive an education before joining the work force. Many high school students seek out jobs in an effort to become more financially independent and learn to support themselves, however their supervisors must adhere to the strict regulations in place to monitor the amount of time minors spend working. Any management found disregarding child labor laws may be facing serious penalties. If you or someone you love has been subjected to illegal working conditions, you may be able to take legal action against the responsible party.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding California Labor Laws and the WARN Act</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:36:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[California labor laws differ greatly from Federal guidelines. One such example is the WARN Act. Created in 1988, the Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act ('WARN" Act) requires employers to notify their staff at least sixty days prior to a mass layoff or closing of a plant. Several states, including California, have different variations of the WARN Act.]]></description>
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<title>Incorporation of Employment Non-Discrimination Act Into Law</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:01:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The employment non-discrimination act seems to be converted into a law early on in government of President Obama, and this will turn out to be one of the major employment change, this will be an unprecedented change in the all time legal history. This act is stated as "Title VII", and currently it is missing the sexual orientation as a secluded class. This bill would create some adjustments to "Title VII" to forbid biasing based upon sex orientation.]]></description>
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<title>US Supreme Court Confirms Right For Third-Parties to Bring Retaliation Claims</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:23:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A plaintiff claimed he was fired by his employer in retaliation for his fiance's filing of an EEOC complaint against the same employer. On January 24, 2011, the US Supreme Court unanimously held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects a third-party such as a fiance from employer retaliation based on a co-employee's protected activity.]]></description>
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<title>What Kind Of Claims Are Heard By The Employment Tribunal?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:01:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If an employee wants to pursue their workplace related grievance to an Employment Tribunal then they must be aware of what kind of claims the Employment Tribunal will be able to hear. Although the Tribunals have the statutory right of jurisdiction over employment related disputes in England and Wales, in reality they only hear claims related to a certain number of core issues.]]></description>
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<title>What Happens If I Win My Employment Tribunal?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:01:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If an employee has had a workplace related grievance and they have brought it to the attention of their manger or their employer and they feel that they have reached the conclusion of the company's own internal grievance procedures without a satisfactory outcome, then they may wish to bring their case before an Employment Tribunal. If their hearing proceeds through the whole Tribunal process, without the claimant withdrawing it or settling out of court, then the Tribunal will then make a legally binding decision on whether the claim has been successful.]]></description>
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<title>What Is A Compromise Agreement?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:23:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For an employer to be hauled before an Employment Tribunal on a claim of discrimination, unpaid redundancy payments or unfair dismissal can be a hugely embarrassing experience and can damage a company's reputation. It is in this spirit that Compromise Agreements are beginning to become increasingly prevalent when it comes to particularly damaging claims being brought to an Employment Tribunal.]]></description>
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<title>What Is The Role Of The Employment Tribunal?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:15:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It can sometimes seem like that there is no higher power then a persons employer, that they alone operate all the levers and that employees are subject to their rule like a king and his subjects. This is, however, a distorted vision of the relationship that exists between the employee and their employer. Firstly there is the employment contract which outlines the rules and obligations that each party has in relation to the other, then there is the workplaces own internal policies and procedures that govern the actions that both parties will take in certain situations. Finally if the employee still wants to pursue their cause higher, there are the Employment Tribunals.]]></description>
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<title>Why Kiosks In Malls (Shop In Shop) May Need Separate Registrations</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:40:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is generally assumed that since malls have their own S&E registrations, there is no requirement for to obtain separate S&E registration for operating from kiosks out of malls. However, such an assumption may be incorrect as discussed here.]]></description>
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<title>Maritime Law: The Law Of The Sea</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:06:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every law has its complications and distinct field of specialization. In a simple way of interpretation Maritime Law was the Law of the Sea, when we talk about the law which covers the industry which took place offshore, coastal waters, offshore workers, navigation and maritime industry production this indeed refers to the Maritime Law itself.]]></description>
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<title>Generally Speaking, Only Capitalists Have Child Labor Laws</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5859637</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:04:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Indeed, I am truly amazed at how many people trash on capitalism. Interestingly enough, I cannot believe that labor unions believe that capitalism is bad, when it is capitalism that provides them their bread-and-butter and their higher pay. If companies were not making money and doing well in the marketplace using capitalistic principles there wouldn't be any high-paying jobs, most of the labor unions in the private sector would not even exist today.]]></description>
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<title>Is a Lawyer Required for Every Workers Comp Claim?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:16:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The overall purpose of the workers compensation laws in Pennsylvania is to provide a means to ensure workers are fairly compensated for the expenses associated with workplace injury, without identifying blame for an accident. As such, many workers can obtain immediate medical attention after an injury at work as soon as the employer is notified of the accident. It is common for a worker who requires basic medical attention for relatively minor injuries to receive full care without ever completing a claim form or paying a bill.]]></description>
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<title>Think You're a Victim of Workplace Bullying?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5838233</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5838233</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:56:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you think you are the victim of workplace bullying you can feel as though you are isolated and alone, having to sort out all the problems yourself. You may feel you've done something to deserve the actions, or that perhaps it is just their management style and you're with someone who is a strong leader, and all you need to do is pull your socks up and live with it.]]></description>
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<title>Workers Compensation Court - Understanding the Workers Comp Court System</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5672258</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:47:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just about everyone has to work. When you start a new job, the employer should give you information about how the company works as well as various pieces of information such as state or federal laws that protect you like Worker's Compensation laws. If an Oklahoma employee has an accident and needs to appeal their case, the case will be reviewed by the Oklahoma workers comp court.]]></description>
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<title>3 Ways to Get a Good Worker Compensation Lawyer</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:18:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A good workers compensation attorney is important to safeguard the workers' interests in incidences when a mishap happens and they would need to get the rightful compensation for it. The compensation will cover the financial losses that result from the inability to work after the accident or injury.]]></description>
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<title>Workers' Compensation Rights - Understanding Employers and Employees Workers' Compensation Rights</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5686320</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:51:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many of us put in our 40 hours, more or less, of work each week. Do we stop to think about what would happen if we had an accident while on the job? Many of our jobs do not require physical stamina but mishaps can still occur. Knowing what one's Workers Compensation rights are before they are needed will benefit both the employer as well as the employee.]]></description>
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<title>Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:13:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are circumstances and events that require review and litigation by the State's court system. If the lower levels are not able to resolve the issue or perhaps the subject matter requires higher review, the case will go to the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals. Although a law has not been violated, there are issues that a third party decision is required. Every appeal that arises from civil cases is to be filed first with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court will then assign the case to the Court of Civil Appeals. Within this Court, there are four divisions of which have three judges sitting in each. Oklahoma City holds the First and Third Divisions while Tulsa holds the Second and Fourth Divisions.]]></description>
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<title>Workers Compensation Settlements</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5672494</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:36:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being hurt is not fun especially if one is hurt while on the job. Any employee who has been injured will be concerned, even though most States prohibit it, that the injury might possibly affect their employment in the future. Filing a workers' compensation claim is the proper and correct thing to do when a work related injury has occurred.]]></description>
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<title>When You Should Consider A Workers Compensation Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:49:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses what workers compensation is, the process involved and when you may need a workers compensation attorney. Read on for more information.]]></description>
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<title>Pennsylvania Labor Laws</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:52:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), enacted and enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor, establishes national standards for minimum wage and overtime. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor is responsible for upholding the FLSA, as well as additional Pennsylvania-specific labor laws.]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Up With Labor Laws</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5565603</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5565603</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:00:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any business is dependent on the people who run its operations. From the board of directors to the maintenance department, people run businesses in different angles. It is then extremely important that these people are allowed to thrive in a situation where they feel rewarded and justified for keeping their positions in the company. Human resources are undoubtedly the driving force of any business organization and when this force is compromised in any way, there is a good chance that the business' interests will be compromised as well. Because of this, it is important for a company to devote an entire team ensuring equity to make sure that the people are being treated as fairly as possibly in order to prevent complications.]]></description>
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<title>Labor Law - Reasons For Unions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5491242</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5491242</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:32:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ironically, the very entities, Big Business, which despises Labor Unions are the sole reason for their existence. As the nation entered into the Industrial Revolution, the factories in the cities became magnets for rural people yearning to make a decent living for their families. Cities like Detroit, auto making capital, Pittsburg, steel king and hundreds of others watched their population swell to overabundance seemingly overnight.]]></description>
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<title>Minimum Wage Within The Catering Industry</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5482230</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5482230</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:46:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent economic slump within global community and the slow economic recovery locally has perpetuated a sharp rise in the cost of living across the board, which has hit groups within the middle to lower income earners particularly hard. The above has perpetuated the recent rise in Union action in relation to compensation and benefits attached there to.]]></description>
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<title>What Is a Labor Law Poster?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5471047</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5471047</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:53:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is mandatory for all current labor laws to be visibly accessible to employees working in businesses throughout the United States. This code is required by both State and Federal Laws.]]></description>
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<title>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): The Appearance of Justice</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5442092</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5442092</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:03:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of America's deep, dark secrets is workplace abuse. Victims of discrimination are speaking out from all over the country. There is a growing workplace battleground where a record number of employees are being fired, demoted and otherwise punished for speaking out against discrimination and harassment such as sexism, sexual harassment, sex and race discrimination, stalking, intimidation and other acts of workplace abuse.]]></description>
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<title>Labor Law - Corporations and Companies Should Have Equal Bargaining Power with Labor Unions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5501993</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5501993</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:42:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are people who are pro-business and those who are pro-union, for the rest of society, they just want everyone to get along, and don't like to see power labor unions attack a company, nor do they wish to see big corporations cheat their workers out of an honest wage for a good days work. Okay so, this is not just a United States challenge, it's a world-wide power struggle that is never ending between big labor and big business.]]></description>
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<title>Workers Comp Lawyer: Find a Quality Attorney for Your Case</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5472116</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5472116</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:55:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you think you have a workers comp case, you will need an experienced lawyer to get the money you deserve so that you can pay for your medical bills. Find out how to go about finding a good workers comp lawyer near you.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Experiencing Workplace Bullying?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5241032</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5241032</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We tend to think of it as something that just happens in the school yard, but workplace bullying is an all too common problem that workers need to sort out, before it becomes an issue for a lawyer to help resolve. To be coerced or be treated badly by a colleague or superior is never a nice thing, and can severely impact on your ability to do your work well and feel safe in your environment.]]></description>
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<title>Massachusetts Overtime Law</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5384877</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5384877</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:15:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Massachusetts labor laws are in place to protect workers from unfair compensation practices and overwork. In addition to minimum wage law and overtime law, Massachusetts Blue Laws restrict certain establishments from requiring work on Sundays and holidays, and establish a premium pay rate for such work.]]></description>
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<title>New Labor Laws Don't Mean Much Until the Trial Lawyers Start Creating Case Law</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5414367</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5414367</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:46:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The government often makes laws, and everyone assumes that that's how things will go. But often the laws the government makes are found to not be okay with the courts, and then the trial lawyers, and lawsuits begin. Eventually there's a lot of case law which changes the way in which companies do business, or how business is done.]]></description>
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<title>Sample Paralegal Cover Letter - These Tips Can Make a Big Difference</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5409303</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5409303</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are applying for a paralegal position, it is a good idea to search for a sample paralegal cover letter to get you started. There are thousands of sample paralegal cover letters out there, but the task falls on you to find the best one that will be the most suitable guide for your personal cover letter. The World Wide Web makes it that much easier to find what you are looking for. It is as simple as searching "How To Write a Paralegal Cover Letter" into a search engine and watching what happens. Google yielded 73,900 search results alone. Now that you have uncovered the treasure trove of sample paralegal cover letters, you must find the one that will most help you.]]></description>
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<title>Legalities of Child Labor</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5368482</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5368482</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:02:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As per the Child Labor prohibition act children under 18 years of age cannot be made to work. But then we do find children delivering newspaper, helping parents at their farms or at the home owned stores. This does make one wonder as to what qualifies child labor and the specific cases and circumstances, which make it definable so.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding the Minimum Wage Rule</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5362559</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5362559</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:04:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The federal and state rules provide a minimum wage for all covered, non-exempt workers. If you think, there is a violation, get in touch with a lawyer to discuss the details.]]></description>
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<title>New Jersey Wage and Hour Law</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5352937</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5352937</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:30:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[State laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) delineate important protections for New Jersey workers, entitling them to certain levels of compensation. New Jersey wage and hour law covers legal areas like overtime pay and minimum wage law, which are important for any New Jersey employee to know and understand.]]></description>
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<title>Sloppy Job Titles and Compliance With the FLSA</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5360293</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5360293</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:40:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job Analysis Very few large employers have a job title/job code system that's 100% accurate and smaller organizations may not be aware of the need for this under the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the law that covers how exempt and non-exempt employees should be treated by the organization for overtime and other employment conditions. Accurate job titling means that there's a suitable job code (with a job description) for every type of position, and every person/position is properly titled.]]></description>
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<title>Workplace Injuries On the Road</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5393949</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5393949</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:26:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When one thinks about workplace injuries, not many think about car accidents. From delivery and truck drivers to sales associates and tour guides, road accidents can affect drivers and employees of all kinds. If you've been in a vehicle accident relating to work, learn more about your options.]]></description>
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<title>Labor Laws</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5393352</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5393352</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:12:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for more information on labor laws? If so, you have come to the right place. Throughout this article we will discuss what labor laws are, as well as discuss the different individual laws included within labor law.]]></description>
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<title>If You Are Injured At Work, You Need To Know Your Rights</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5383496</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5383496</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:48:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When submitting a claim for reimbursement from the workplace it is crucial that you retain the services of a workers compensation attorney who is from the state where you work. Because laws vary from state to state, it makes no sense to search for a lawyer outside of the state that you are requesting compensation from. A local auto accident attorney or personal injury attorney will be your best bet to obtain as much compensation as possible.]]></description>
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<title>Maritime Law Firm: Should Be Considered By a Maritime Employee</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5348891</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5348891</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:24:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It did not mean that accidents and personal injury cases needs to occur before a maritime employee would go to a Maritime Law Firm. As most individual know, maritime industry was one of the most riskiest industry and at the same time it was one of the biggest and rapidly growing.]]></description>
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<title>Laws on Child Labor</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5367956</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5367956</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:03:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In most of the countries including America, there is legislation in vogue that prohibits child labor. This means that children under 18 years of age should not be made to work or given a job. Yes but what happens to those children who do community service, who deliver newspaper, who help parents on their farms etc.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Child Labor</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:24:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In America, Child labor is strictly prohibited which means children under the age of 18 years cannot be employed. While this holds good for organizations not to employee children, there are several children who deliver newspaper every day, who sell magazines at the stations, who help parents at their farm. Do these activities come under the scanner?]]></description>
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<title>Laws About Hiring Minors</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:04:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are an employer in the US considering hiring teenagers for labor at your business there are some rules that you should know. Legally, a minor is anyone under 18 years old and they fall under federal guidelines as to where, when and how they can work. Depending on what your business is, you may fall under certain guidelines where it is permissible to hire minors.]]></description>
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<title>Employment Law in Dubai: The Law On Termination of Employment</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:47:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following provides the essential know-how in relation to termination of employment in Dubai. Bear in mind that this is a guidance only and that employment law in Dubai (which is covered under United Arab Emirates law) must be read in conjunction with the local culture and rule of law.]]></description>
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<title>Maine Wage and Hour Law</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:52:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has numerous provisions to protect United States employees concerning overtime, minimum wage, and break periods, individual states may provide their own legislation concerning these areas. An employee is usually guaranteed the legal protection that provides the highest benefit. Maine labor laws provide more extensive and specific protection to certain employees.]]></description>
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<title>Claim Suppression of Washington State Workers' Compensation Claims</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:56:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Claim suppression occurs when employers try to keep workers from reporting injuries on the job. Employers do this to save money because a claim not filed keeps experience ratings and thus Washington L&I premiums relatively low. Claim suppression is illegal, this article discusses how to identify this practice and what to do.]]></description>
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<title>Winning Your Case With The Best Maritime Law Firm</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:11:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It was a silent night. While others were resting from the earlier shift, a man walked down the engine area of their barge for his turn to do the checking of the engine and its current situation which was needed to be reported to their head officer as a part of their work.]]></description>
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<title>Quality Maritime Law Firm For Your Case</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:05:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It was very important to have the best lawyer who could defend you from the beginning till the end of the case and would not end in referring you to another lawyer. The quality of a firm may affect the choice of lawyer as well, often times performance of a maritime lawyer reflects to the maritime law firm.]]></description>
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<title>New York Wage and Hour Law</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:00:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wage and hour law in New York differs from Federal labor laws in a few key ways. The state of New York has certain labor laws in place to protect the rights of employees above and beyond the general U.S. standards as outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Individuals who have not received treatment in accordance with NY state law may be entitled to back wages and should contact a New York wage and hour attorney for assistance.]]></description>
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<title>California Labor Laws</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:52:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Labor has established certain employment and labor standards for the country as a whole. However, individual states can go above and beyond the Federal labor standards for workers.]]></description>
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<title>Engaged To Work</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:33:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every employee wants to be compensated for the time that they work. Different jobs are structured in different ways. The nature of many jobs requires that an employee wait on their next assignment. There may not always be an active responsibility at every moment, but this does not mean that the employee should not be paid for their time. The Fair Labor Standards Act specifically outlines how and when an employee must be compensated for their time. This includes some time that is spent waiting.]]></description>
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<title>Have You Recently Filed An Accident At Work Claim?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:50:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have recently filed an accident at work claim there may be a few other detail to consider. In the UK if you're a victim of an accident at work which resulted in a personal injury you are eligible to make a claim for compensation. The injury does not have to come from a work related accident.]]></description>
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