| Disability Insurance |
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| Disability insurance is designed to provide income to a covered employee in the event that the employee is unable to work because of illness or injury. Some states sponsor disability insurance programs; however, state programs typically provide benefits that represent only a fraction of a worker's salary. In addition, the period during which disability benefits can be received is limited, after which a disabled employee will have to rely on an employer-sponsored disability program or an individual disability insurance policy. More... |
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| HIV/AIDS Employment Discrimination and the |
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| Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)More... |
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| OSHA Standards Variances |
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| Pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) creates and enforces safety standards for American workplaces. These standards, which are categorized by industry, apply to nearly all private American employers. Once a safety standard has been enacted and published in the Federal Register, employers are required to follow it. OSHA conducts periodic inspections to ensure that the standards are being followed. Employers who fail to comply are subject to fines and other penalties. More... |
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| Whistleblower Protection for Federal Government Employees |
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| Who is an "Employee" under the National Labor Relations Act? |
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| The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which was passed by Congress in 1935, guarantees employees certain rights, including the right to organize, to bargain collectively, to strike, to join and assist labor unions, and to engage in concerted activities. These rights, which are called "protected activities," are available only to those workers who qualify as "employees" under the NLRA. A number of workers who are not classified as "employees" have not been granted these statutory protections.More... |
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