Labor & Employment Law

Final Increase to Federal Minimum Wage in Effect Pursuant to the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
By A. Edward Hardin, Jr. Effective July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage increased from $6...

Federal Minimum Wage Increases July 24
Effective July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage for covered non-exempt employees will rise from $5...

Federal Minimum Wage Increases
As expected, President Bush signed a bill that amended the Fair Labor Standards Act to increase the federal minimum wage in three annual steps...

Minimum Wages; Big Differences (Republish)
On my blog, I see a lot of searches for minimum wage standards in China, and I have been waiting for a compiled chart, detailing the wage standards...

Federal minimum wage increases to $7.25
Effective July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage increases to $7.25 per hour. This is the last of three wage increases imposed under the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007...

Study Shows Rampant Pay Violations for Minimum Wage Workers
In honor of Labor Day, Total Bankruptcy is looking at some interesting (and frightening) labor statistics...

Fair Housing Act
Prevent discrimination by landlords

Discouraging Union Organizers
Strict work place rules

EB-1 and EB-2 Visa Status
Obtaining a Green Card Without Going Through the Labor Certification Process

Employee Lawsuits: Negligent Hiring and Retention
Employers must check references, criminal records, other background material.

Immigration Related Employment Discrimination & Unfair Labor Practices
What to do about employers who discriminate because of national origin

Can a former employee use photographs of jobs completed whie working for me in marketing material for a new business?
There are several issues here

1. Sub contractor started up a compe...

Can I sue my employer for creating a hostile work environment and lying about my work performance to get me to quit?
How does the owner of the business feel about all of this? I suggest that you tr...

How can I get my parents away from my bulling brother?
First of all, if you are paying your lawyer, you should not be on the back burne...

Can failure of an employer to provide healthy working conditions lead to wrongful discharge?
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) protects workers from...

Can my employer change my salary rate without my written consent and approval?
Yes, they can change what they pay you without your consent. It's their mon...

UPS Faces Fair Labor Wages Class Action
UPS Faces Fair Labor Wages Class Action

Northwestern Mutual
Faces $200 Million Fair Labor Class Action

California Labor Laws
alleged violations of California labor laws such as overtime pay, discrimination and harassment.

Illinois Employment Labor Law
Illinois Employment Law alleged violations of Illinois state labor laws including overtime pay, discrimination and harassment.

Bush Administration
class action settlement ensures Medicaid beneficiaries can continue to purchase prescription drugs at minimum cost when they become eligible for Medicare.

Disability Access
Developers pay $175,000 settlement for failing to comply with the Fair Housing Act.