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Hiring People - The United Stated federal laws concerning hiring. States, counties, and municipalities may have equivalent or more-restrictive legislation addressing the same issues.
Firing People - Numerous federal, state, and even local laws restrict an employer's right to fire an employee for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.
Discrimination - Employment Discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age by employers. There is also a growing body of law preventing or occasionally justifying employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. Discriminatory practices include bias in hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination, compensation, and various types of harassment. The main body of employment discrimination laws is composed of federal and state statutes. The United States Constitution and some state constitutions provide additional protection where the employer is a governmental body or the government has taken significant steps to foster the discriminatory practice of the employer.
Harassment - Sexual harassment is harassment of a sexual nature, typically in the workplace or other setting where raising objections or refusing may have negative consequences. In American employment law, it is any unwelcome sexual advance or conduct on the job, having the effect of making the workplace intimidating, hostile or offensive. Sexual harassment is considered a form of illegal discrimination.
Immigration Reform and Employment
Author: Evan Bailyn
The Legal Structure
The flood of illegal immigrants into this country over the last forty years, seeking employment and a better life, led to legislative attempts beginning in the 1980s to control immigration and the employment of undocumented immigrants.
Drug Testing: Rights and Limitations
Author: Evan Bailyn
Rights and the Constitution
The United States Constitution is the legislation that forms the basis of the American system of government.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Author: Evan Bailyn
What is Discrimination?
In general, any practices that violate the Civil Rights Act are considered discrimination.
Legal Action Against Departing Employees
Author: Evan Bailyn
Departing employees can pose a competitive threat to an employer in a variety of ways.
Involuntary Retirement of Employees
Author: Evan Bailyn
History
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 protected people in a certain age bracket from being discriminated against in employment, and this included forced retirement.
Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination
Listing of laws prohibiting job discrimination as provided by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Business Owner's Toolkit: Fair Employment Laws
Federal and State fair employment laws concerning hiring and firing.
The US Department of Labor
DOL.gov addresses the needs and concerns of employers and employees.
Chooselaw FAQ
This is a section devoted to frequently asked questions about Employees here on chooselaw.
General Questions
General questions about hiring, firing, discrimination, etc.
Hiring FAQ
FAQ's about hiring or getting hired.
Firing FAQ
Questions pertaining to the firing of employess and the consequences.
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