| Unemployment Insurance -- Reform |
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| Through the years, there have been a number of calls to reform the unemployment insurance program. These proposed reforms have included providing the program with additional funding, changing how that funding is used, and redirecting oversight of the program. More... |
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| Personnel File Retention Requirements - The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 |
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| Most employers with 50 or more employees, including state and territorial governments, are subject to the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). Employees must have worked for a covered employer for at least one year before becoming eligible for the FMLA guarantee of 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for certain family or health related reasons. More... |
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| What is a Disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990? |
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| Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to protect persons with physical or mental disabilities from discrimination. Under the Act, a person is "disabled" if he or she has a ''a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.'' Although several other requirements must be met before a disabled employee is protected under the Act, the establishment of a disability is the first step. More... |
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| HIV/AIDS Employment Discrimination and |
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| State and Local Law) More... |
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| The Department of Labor |
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| In 1913, Congress passed a law establishing the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL was created with the stated purpose of fostering, promoting, and developing the welfare of wage earners in the United States. It was also tasked with improving the working conditions of American employees and with advancing their opportunities for profitable employment. More... |
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