The understanding of employment law can be a very confusing aspect within the workplace for all involved. Different issues which arise-whether from the side of the employer or employee must be dealt with in an appropriate manner in order for both parties to successfully resolve their issues and move on. In most cases, issues within the workplace can be settled by your company's human resources department. However, in the event that your company does not have this department, knowing how you can legally enquire about your issues is crucial to ensure that you follow the correct proceedings and can gain any compensation that is entitled to you. This area covers all aspects of employment law from contracts to correct disciplinary action and correct dismissal to a post to having your contract terminated successfully.
Employment Law Articles
Don’t dismiss changes to unfair dismissal laws!
06th September 2008By Adrienne Unkovich, MD, Workforce Guardian – Australia’s number one online employment relations service In the last few weeks I have spent some time talking to with a wide range of SMB employers about the need to minimize their business risk in the...
Author: Adrienne Unkovich
Why Do People Leave Their Job?
01st September 2008Experience- Based Retention • Is it because of money? • Benefits? • The fact they believe there are no real opportunities for them at the company? While many might argue about which of the above has more impact on whether or not a person dec...
Author: Stephen Jhonson
Injured at Work in Virgina: is a lawyer necessary?
07th May 2008If you are injured on your job in a workplace accident, it is often necessary to consult an attorney. This is especially the case if you have a severe injury that costs you your job or has resulted in a permanent impairment. You need to consult an attorne...
Author: Jerry Lutkenhaus
5 Tips If You Are Fired After A Workers' Compensation Accident In Virginia
13th August 2007You have been "fired" by your employer. You had an accident on the job. You feel this is not right. This is the basic knowledge you need to know. 1. If you fired as a retaliation for filing an injury claim, you have a right under Virginia Law (Sect...
Author: Jerry Lutkenhaus
Traditional Labor Law in a Non-Union Setting
16th November 2006Traditional Labor Law in a Nonunion Setting I. Introduction Employers who don't have union employees amongst their ranks often do not realize a need to even consider the application of the National Labor Relations Act (?NLRA? or ?the Act?) on thei...
Author: Terrence B. Robinson
Wage And Hour Laws – What You Don't Know May Destroy Your Business!
16th November 2006The primary Federal law governing wages, hours and overtime, the Fair Labor Standards Act (?FLSA?), 29 U.S.C. ? 201, et seq., was originally enacted in 1938. This law is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. Most employers...
Author: Terrence B. Robinson
FLSA Lawyers – Fair Labor Standards Act Attorneys & Lawsuits
07th September 2006The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was created by the United States government in 1938. This act was set to protect the rights of workers and encourage 'fair play' between the management and labor. This act established a national minimum wage, created ov...
Author: T. Going
Disciplining And Firing Employees
04th September 2006Perception is Reality – Discipline with Care! Disciplining and firing employees is one of the most crucial areas for consideration as an Employer. As a former plaintiff's counsel, I know that the way in which an employee perceives his or her final dis...
Author: Terrence B. Robinson
Cobra Notice
01st September 2006AN EMPLOYEE QUIT LAST YEAR AND YOU'RE PRETTY CERTAIN THAT YOU SENT HIM A COBRA NOTICE, BUT CAN=T PROVE IT. YOU WANT TO KNOW YOUR POTENTIAL LIABILITY? B IT COULD BE STAGGERING! An employer is required to notify an employee and qualified beneficiaries o...
Author: Terrence B. Robinson
New York Scaffold Law Protects New York Construction Workers
31st August 2006There is a great deal of misinformation concerning the New York Scaffold Law. The Insurance and Business Community are wrong when they say that construction workers who are "lax about wearing safety gear" and fall from a height and are injured can hold th...
Author: Angelo G. Faraci
Australian Workplace Agreements Explained
27th June 2006A Workplace Agreement (Australian AWA) is an individual written agreement of terms and conditions of employment between an employer and employee and or employees. Except for Occupational Health and safety, Workers' Compensation or training arrangements an...
Author: Legal Eagle
Information Technology - Wrongful Termination of Contract
26th June 2006The defendant, Steria, terminated the agreement with Peregrine Systems alleging that it was entitled to terminate the contract between the parties as a result of delays and commercial misstatements. Steria also claimed damages from Peregrine. In retur...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
IT - Negotiating certain Terms in IT Contracts
26th June 2006n Vogon International Limited v The Serious Fraud Office [2005], a dispute arose in relation to the interpretation of the payment terms in the contract between the parties. The Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") hired Vogan International Limited ("Vogon") t...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
Employment Law - Excessive Working Hours - Breach of Duty of Care
26th June 2006n the case of Mark Hone v Six Continents Retail Limited (2005), a pub landlord having collapsed due to overwork successfully sued his former employers in the County Court for breach of duty of care. Mr Hone, the claimant, started working for Bass (now...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
Employment Law - Claims - Overseas Worker
26th June 2006In the case Saggar v Ministry of Defence [2005] , it was held that an overseas based employee of a British business, who was a UK resident when recruited or at any time during the course of the employee's employment, is entitled to bring a discrimination ...
Author: Dr Rosanna Cooper
