| Arbitration -- Labor Disputes -- Presenting a Case |
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| Although less formal than a trial, an arbitration hearing will be structured in a similar way. Each party will present its case through opening and closing arguments, witnesses, and relevant documents and evidence. Based on the merits of those things, the arbitrator will issue a decision that, in most cases, will be final and binding.More... |
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| Filing an Unfair Labor Practices Charge with the Federal Labor Relations Authority |
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| the Federal Labor Relations Authority)More... |
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| Trade Adjustment Assistance |
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| Although in general international trade provides vast benefits to the United States, some companies and employees can suffer adverse impacts from the competition imposed by increased imports. The Trade Adjustment Assistance programs (TAA), administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor, provide financial and training assistance to companies and employees who are negatively affected by increased international trade.
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| Regulated Breaks and Lunch Times |
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| Federal Law RequirementsMore... |
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| Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace |
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| Historically, employers, both public and private, were free to discriminate against employees or applicants because of their sexual orientation, which includes homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bisexuality. It was not illegal to fire, refuse to hire, or to demote someone because he or she was a homosexual. Today, while sexual orientation is not afforded the same broad protection from discrimination as race, religion, or gender, it's protection from discrimination has been steadily increasing at the federal, state, and local levels. More... |
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