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General Information

Choosing a lawyer
No matter what side you end up on in a legal dispute at work, whether you're the employer or the employee, one of the most important decisions you'll need to make is choosing the right labor and employment attorney to help you solve your problem.
Immigrant worker laws
The Immigration Reform and Control Act, also known as the IRCA (I-R-C-A), is the primary federal law that addresses the rights of immigrant workers. Under the Act, employers must treat immigrant workers who are legally authorized to work in the United States in the same manner as natural-born or naturalized American workers.
Labor law overview
Labor and employment laws are the body of federal, state, and local laws that regulate workplace behavior and govern the relationship between employers, employees, and unions.
Migrant and seasonal worker protection
The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, also known as the MSPA (M-S-P-A), was enacted to protect the rights of farm workers on matters of pay and working conditions.
Unemployment compensation law
If you've been terminated from your job through no fault of your own, you may be entitled under the unemployment compensation law to receive money for a given period of time to pay for necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter as you look for a new job.





Your Job and the Law
Employment Contracts
Employment contracts basically outline both your and your employer's legal rights and responsibilities in an employment relationship.

Employment Discrimination
Federal and state anti-discrimination laws clearly mandate that all employment decisions and practices can't be based on discriminatory criteria such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability.

Labor Laws Regarding Minors
Child labor laws under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act were enacted to protect the educational opportunities of minors and to prohibit their employment in jobs characterized by conditions that may be detrimental to their health or well-being.

Minimum Wage Laws
Under The Fair Labor Standard Act, also known as FLSA, Congress is given the power to establish the minimum hourly wage employers must pay its employees.

Overtime
Under The Fair Labor Standard Act, also known as FLSA, Congress is given the power to establish the minimum hourly wage employers must pay its employees.

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