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What are the three federal employment laws?
There are far more than three federal employment laws; in fact, there are more than three categories of federal employment laws.
What are the different statutes that protect employees under employment law?
There are dozens of federal laws, and hundreds of state and local employment laws.
How many employment laws are there?
There is a different number of employment laws in every state, and in every country. And these numbers are constantly changing. There is no one answer to this. For a small example, the US Department of Labor (DOL) enforces more than 180 federal employment laws. But again, this is at the federal level, and states will likely have their own set of laws in addition to the federal ones.
Where can I find information on the Employment Laws in my state?
If you go directly to your states own website you should be able to find what you need. Most information pertaining to Employment laws can be found with the Wage and Hour Division or the Employment Department offices.
When was the first law relating to equal employment passed in the US?
Laws relating to equal employment opportunity date back to the Civil Rights Act of 1883, which prohibited favoritism in federal employment.
What commissions enforces federal laws against discrimination in the workplace?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws against discrimination in the workplace. It addresses issues related to hiring, promotion, and termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. Additionally, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces equal employment opportunity laws for federal contractors. Together, these agencies work to ensure fair treatment in employment practices across various sectors.
Are employment laws universal across all states or are there differences?
Employment laws vary depending on what state you live in. There is a federal minimum wage, but many states choose to set it higher than the national level. Some states are "right to hire, right to fire" while others have very strong union laws. It is best to check with your state employment agencies to find out the specifics of the state you live in. Some laws like the federal minimum wage provision are standard across states. However, other laws do vary based on the state.
Can you have offer of employment taken back based on being sexual oriented offender?
At the federal level- yes, there are no anti-discrimination laws based on previous criminal history. At the state level- depends on your state but most states' antri-discrimination laws mirror the federal laws.
What is the name of the Federal laws that state that every employer must hire a certain number of different races?
Equal Employment Opportunity Act
What employment law protects employees from employers harrassing them?
All federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination on some basis (age, race, sex, etc.) also prohibit extreme harassment motivated by that same basis. Most US employees do not work for companies covered by federal discrimination laws. Harassment is hard for EEO agencies to prove.
Where is it possible to view the laws regarding exotic pets?
You can view the state laws on exotic pets by contacting the state attorneys office, or going to their website. There are also federal laws you must adhere to, and these are available on their website too.
What laws are there against employment agencies based online?
Laws that apply to employment agencies offline also apply to those online. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is the principal federal statute with regard to employment discrimination prohibiting unlawful employment discrimination by public and private employers, labor organizations, training programs and employment agencies based on race or color, religion, sex, and national origin.
