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Employment law
Employment law shapes the relationship between employers and employees, setting out key rights and responsibilities for both parties. The legal landscape is complex, with federal, state and local rules all playing a role – often varying depending on an organization’s business size, industry, and location.
While some employment laws are designed to protect employees, others make it possible for employers to effectively manage their workforce.
Federal employment law is composed of a complex set of rules made up of various components, such as:
- Executive Orders
- Statutes
- Regulations
- Agency interpretive materials and opinions; and
- Case law
In the United States, these laws are enforced by agencies including the Department of Labor (DOL), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Various employment laws provide employees with certain rights, such as the right to:
- Be paid fair wages
- A safe workplace
- A workplace free from discrimination and harassment; and
- File complaints against an employer without fear of retaliation
Employers must follow the letter and spirit of the law throughout the employment life cycle, from recruiting to termination.
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DOL makes it official: 2019 overtime rule is the law of the land
The DOL is formally replacing its invalidated 2024 overtime rule with the 2019 version, confirming the $684 salary …
Connecticut enacts wide-ranging employment bill
Understand Connecticut’s latest employment legislation and its effect on HR compliance, employee rights, and employer obligations.
Tennessee passes salary threshold for employee noncompetes
This article explains Tennessee’s new law restricting the use of noncompete agreements for lower‑paid employees and outlines key …
Maryland enacts new labor‑friendly laws
This article explains two new Maryland laws that expand protections for employees related to workplace meetings on religious …
ICE raises the stakes for I-9 mistakes
This article explains recent changes by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that reclassify certain Form I‑9 errors …
New Jersey adopts strict “ABC test” for independent contractors
This article explains New Jersey’s new regulations strengthening the “ABC test” for independent contractor classification and outlines how …
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