| What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? |
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| ERISA-Exempt Benefit Plans |
| The Employee Retirement Income Security Act imposes responsibilities on employers who offer benefit plans to their employees and provides certain rules and regulations concerning the administration of the plans. The rules that govern plans differ depending on the type of plan offered by the employer. Some plans, however, are not governed by ERISA and are called "exempt plans."More... |
| The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act |
| Background and ScopeMore... |
| Wage Garnishment under the Consumer Credit Protection Act |
| Consumer Credit Protection Act)More... |
| Unemployment Benefits -- General Issues |
| In addition to the Social Security program established to assist retired and disabled individuals, the Social Security Act of 1935 included a provision for a federal/state unemployment insurance program. This program provides payments to individuals who have lost their jobs, typically through no fault of their own. These payments, which are subject to certain eligibility requirements and are paid for through employer payroll taxes.More... |