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    Key Books


    Work Smart: The 250 Smart Moves Your Boss Already Knows


    You Don't Have to Take It!: A Woman's Guide to Confronting Emotional Abuse at Work


    When Smart People Work For Dumb Bosses

    Not Respecting Legal Rights

    An important part of protecting yourself against a bad boss is knowing your rights and any potential legal means of addressing your boss's behavior. This material is presented for background reference purposes only and does not constitute advice nor eliminate the need to consult with a lawyer and employee rights specialists. (Resource suggestions encouraged.) Books related to "Not Respecting Legal Rights" are set out on  their own page.


    Beating Bad Bosses Blog - Our Top 7 (Legal) Tips on How to Deal With Poor Management

    "What makes a manager a "bad boss"? There are any number of things that contribute to poor management, but we've dug down to the deepest depths of your daily dose of doom in this beating bad bosses blog (ok, we'll stop with the redundant letters) and have isolated the top seven categories of and how to deal with poor management."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: integrityhr.com


    18 Signs You're About to Get Fired

    "If the boss keeps looking at you funny, it might not just be that he doesn’t like your shirt."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: cio.com


    Can They Do That? Retaking Our Fundamental Rights in the Workplace

    "Lynn Gobbell was fired because her boss didn’t like the John Kerry bumper sticker on her car. In Colorado, teacher Meg Spohn got the pink slip from DeVry University for complaining about her job on her personal blog. At Best Lock Company in Indiana, workers are axed for social drinking because the company president believes it’s a sin.

    Can employers do that?"

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: blog.aflcio.org


    Do you really have to give two weeks notice?

    "It is an every day occurrence – employees resign from their employment. The question that often arises in the course of planning that resignation is whether the idea of two weeks notice of resignation is a recognized standard or a myth."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workopolis.com


    Is this the end of the Toxic Boss?

    "In the old days, if your boss made a habit of yelling at you in front of your co-workers, "all we could say was tough luck, you've got a crappy boss," says Toronto employment lawyer Janice Rubin. "So maybe look for another job." Then, a decade ago, the corporate bullies met their match: Canadian judges. They started to rule that if a boss was so mean to an employee that he got sick or quit, the boss, or his company, should have to compensate the target for the abuse."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: david-kilgour.com


    How to Protect Yourself From an Abusive Boss | eHow.co.uk

    "Many people are stuck in unpleasant work environments, but some bosses go beyond mere unpleasantness and engage in abusive behavior. Working for an abusive boss creates untold anxiety and depression, and can ruin your career opportunities. When the abuse takes the form of discrimination or sexual harassment, the abuser may be violating federal and state civil and even criminal laws. Carefully document your boss's abusive patterns; respond professionally at all times; attempt to avoid meeting with your boss alone whenever possible; and report illegal discrimination and harassment to the proper authorities."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: ehow.co.uk


    Questions They Shouldn't Ask

    "The female candidate was asked, "Do you plan to have children?" She was taken aback by the question and wasn't sure how to answer."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: interview.monster.com


    Calif. 'sue your boss' law continues

    "A police officer says he was shortchanged $54 in overtime while working on the set of the movie Clockstoppers. Another officer claims he was underpaid eight times on three other films. Instead of asking the state to cite their employers, they sued the studios themselves under California's "sue your boss" law, signed in the last days of Gov. Gray Davis' administration."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: usatoday.com


    Whistle-blowers form a breed apart

    "Things rarely turn out that well for whistle-blowers, who speak out against corporate misdeeds and cast themselves as company pariahs. Whistle-blowers might be heroes to people tired of the scandals that have swept Corporate America, but they often find themselves near-penniless, their home lives and emotional well-being in shambles, and followed by private investigators."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: usatoday.com


    As non-compete agreements spread, resistance builds

    "Once found only in employment contracts of upper-level management, "non-compete" agreements are increasingly working their way down the corporate ladder in nearly every industry. As a result, these clauses, in which employees agree not to go to work for a company's competitors, have become another source of tension in the workplace."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: chicagotribune.com


    Prevent identity theft in workplace

    "When you consider taking preventive measures to make sure someone doesn't steal your credit-card information, Social Security number or driver's license, you usually don't think of protecting yourself on the job."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: sunherald.com


    More firms keep an eye on outgoing e-mail

    "About 30% of 140 businesses with more than 1,000 employees check outgoing mail, says a June survey by Forrester Consulting, the first time it has issued such a report."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: usatoday.com


    New overtime pay rules rankle

    "Six million people will lose their right to be paid overtime under new federal regulations slated to go into effect in August, according to a new report by a liberal research group."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: cbs.marketwatch.com


    Wal-Mart faces huge rights suit

    "A sexual-discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores has been certified as a class action representing more than 1.6 million current and former employees, making it the largest civil rights case ever. The landmark ruling, released Tuesday by federal Judge Martin Jenkins in San Francisco, means a June 2001 lawsuit by six current and former Wal-Mart employees in California will be broadened to cover women who worked at Wal-Mart's stores nationwide since Dec. 26, 1998 - a population as large as Philadelphia."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: enquirer.com


    Whistleblower Wins Suit Against Airline

    " A whistleblower who alleged that she was fired for exposing a scheme to funnel extra pay to leaders of the pilots' union for Atlantic Coast Airlines has won a claim against the airline under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: centredaily.com


    Employment Discrimination Legal Overview

    "Employment Discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age by employers. There is also a growing body of law preventing or occasionally justifying employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. Discriminatory practices include bias in hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination, compensation, and various types of harassment."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: law.cornell.edu


    Employment Law Guide

    "Employment Law Guide for both non-lawyers and lawyers alike, maintained by the Law Offices Of David H. Greenberg. The web site has sections on nearly every area of employment law, including job discrimination, sexual harassment, age, race, gender, pregnancy, glass ceiling, and disability discrimination, manager wage & overtime claims, breach of contract, non-compete clauses, wrongful termination, whistle blowing, and much more."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: discriminationattorney.com


    Court To Look At Workplace Harasssment

    " The Supreme Court agreed Monday to clarify when employers can be sued for sexual harassment, in a case involving a Pennsylvania woman who claims male bosses told her dirty jokes and urged her to perform sex acts."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: abcnews.go.com


    Court Upholds Constructive Discharge Finding Based on "Severe Verbal Abuse"

    "In the recent case of Thompson v. Tracor Flight Systems, Inc., another state appellate court concluded that subjecting an employee to a continuous pattern of “severe verbal abuse” could constitute a “constructive discharge” and therefore amount to a wrongful termination, particularly when it was done in retaliation for engaging in protected conduct which included assisting other employees in obtaining pregnancy leave and the proper amount of pay."

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    Age-Bias Suit Wins: Few And Far Between

    "According to Jury Verdict Research, a Horsham, Pa., unit of LRP Publications Inc. that collects data on lawsuit and settlement outcomes across the country. From 1996 to 2002, the median compensatory award for those who won age-discrimination cases was $266,852. However, the likelihood that a plaintiff bringing an age-discrimination lawsuit would win is 62%, according to the same study."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: careerjournal.com


    Drawing the Line On Privacy At Work

    "When does your workplace privacy meter start to buzz? Some employees resent employer-monitored e-mail. Others resent employer inquiries into their off-duty lives, random drug tests, surveillance cameras, dissemination of personal records or just the fact that their employer is watchful. There are many possible points of conflict between an employee's expectations of privacy and the employer's interest in managing its enterprise."

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    What Rights Do You Have Without An Employment Contract

    "As you might imagine, many court decisions have involved employer denials of employee claims to job security arising from promises, half-promises and nonpromises contained in employee handbooks. These cases generally turn on an evaluation of factors."

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    Court Clarifies Critical Harassment Issue

    "The U.S. Supreme Court recently clarified, and some would say substantially improved, the law addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The case, Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth, involved the important question of when an employer is liable for sexual harassment committed by a supervisor."

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    When Do You Need An Employment Lawyer?

    "You've just been offered the job of your dreams. You're giddy with excitement. The vice president of human resources shakes your hand, welcomes you aboard and asks you to sign the company's standard employment agreement. You should..."

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    Some Companies Play Hardball With Employee Lawsuits

    Be ready for employers to dig up dirt on you.

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    What To Do When Employers Retaliate

    "Federal law prohibits employers from retaliating against workers who complain about illegal bias on the job, even when these reports are later determined to be erroneous. Many states have similar laws. Employees who file complaints with governmental agencies or express their concerns solely within their organizations are protected."

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    Can You Be Fired For No Reason At All?

    Key legal background that sets out the employement-at-will rule and exceptions.

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    Legal Issues Continue Long After Employment Ends

    "Two major contributors to the legal afterlife of the employment relationship are employee requests for job references and employer requests for release of claims. Recent federal court decisions illustrate why the post-employment relationship can be so long-lasting."

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    Were You A Victim Of Discrimination?

    "If you have a 'gut feeling' that you were discriminated against, there are several ways to tell if you have a valid case. The key is to determine whether you're a member of a "protected class" and if there's direct or circumstantial evidence."

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    How Can You Tell If You Were Fired Illegally?

    "I was recently fired, and I'm going to sue the SOBs because I think they were wrong. What are my options?"

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workopolis.com


    Should You Sue the Company?

    "Question: I think I have a good discrimination lawsuit against my company. But I once saw a co-worker sue and lose everything — his job, home and marriage. Is there any way to tell when it's worth the risk?"

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: abcnews.go.com


    Stress And The Availability of Workman's Comp

    A helpful overview of three types of mental stress claims:claims in which physical injury results in mental disability; claims in which mental stress results in physical disability; and claims in which mental stress results in mental disability.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: gelmans.com


    Dealing With A Gagging Clause

    Seven good points to keep in mind if you face this situation.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: bullyonline.org


    Wrongful Discharge

    Resources from the American Civil Liberities Union.

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    National Labor Relations Act Resources

    Publications from the National Labor Relations Board.

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    Employment Attorneys In The United States

    "This is a list of employment lawyers who practice in the United States. Most of the lawyers listed are members of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). A Regular Member of NELA is any member of the bar in the United States who subscribes to NELA's purposes and certifies that 50% or more of his/her employment-related legal representation is on behalf of employees."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workplacelawyer.com


    Court Versus Arbitration

    "According to this recently-published study, individuals who resolve legal disputes through arbitration fare better in terms of monetary awards and time-savings than individuals who go to federal court. The research studied outcomes from employment discrimination cases in the Southern District of New York federal court versus employment arbitrations in the securities industry."

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    Mediation Resources

    From the The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: "mediation is a fair and efficient process to help you resolve your employment disputes and reach an agreement. A neutral mediator assists you in reaching a voluntary, negotiated agreement. Choosing mediation to resolve employment discrimination disputes promotes a better work environment, reduces costs and works for the employer and the employee."

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    Workplace Testing

    "Learn the rules on medical exams, drug screens, lie detector tests and psychological profiles."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: nolo.com


    Employment Law: An Overview

    A useful site from Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute with numerous links to the various areas that constitute employment law.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: law.cornell.edu


    Non-competition FAQ's

    Legal answers to common non-competition questions.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: lawmemo.com


    Severance Agreement FAQ's

    Legal answers to common severance agreement questions.

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    Whistleblowing FAQ's

    Legal answers answers to common whistleblowing FAQ's.

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    Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Employment Law Considerations

    "The Enron-driven Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Act”) made sweeping reforms to corporate governance law. Understandably, most publicly held corporations are still attempting to understand the complex new financial reporting, disclosure obligations, and securities and accounting reforms. But there’s more: The Act also contains many employment-related provisions that have potentially far-reaching consequences. This update summarizes the most significant employment law changes."

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    Strategies For A Successful Employment Mediation

    "The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and some state and local anti- discrimination agencies have instituted mediation programs as part of their early resolution efforts. A very high, and growing, percentage of employment litigation is now resolved through mediation. There are three principal approaches to mediation, which have been dubbed facilitative, evaluative and transformative."

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    National Whistleblower Center

    "The National Whistleblower Center is a nonprofit, tax exempt, educational and advocacy organization dedicated to helping whistleblowers. Since 1988, the Center has used whistleblowers’ disclosures improve environmental protection, nuclear safety, and government and corporate accountability. The Center’s mission is to strengthen the rights of whistleblowers and to help make their underlying claims."

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    Whistle-Blower Rights

    "Courts have awarded whistle-blowers their actual wage loss until they find another job, the difference between their wages for a reasonable time in the future, lost benefits, reinstatement in the previous job, attorney’s fees, and punishment, or 'punitive,' damages. The major question is whether and how to blow the whistle."

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    Sue Your Employer?

    "'Not so fast,' I say to many of my clients whose first reaction to an employment dispute is to file a lawsuit. Many disgruntled employees and other people who have been wronged as well simply do not understand the consequences of litigation and reasonable alternatives to it."

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    Severance Pay: The Silver Lining of Termination

    "Severance pay may be the only good to come out of one of life’s most stressful events—termination of employment. Negotiating the best severance package requires a thorough understanding of possible issues and options."

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    Should You Sign That Release Agreement?

    "You’ve just been informed that today is your last day of employment. You sit, stunned, half-listening as a company representative describes your COBRA options and requests your keys and corporate credit card. She then explains that, while the company is not obligated to give you any severance pay, she is authorized to hand you a generous check representing a few weeks’ salary. Oh, and by the way, you need to sign this document to get the money."

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    Stopping Workplace Wrongs Through Punitive Damages

    "Punitive damages are a sum of money awarded (in addition to other damages) to punish the defendant for willful, wanton, or malicious conduct, and to deter such future conduct by the defendant and others.A majority of jurisdictions and the U.S Supreme Court have gradually extended liability for punitive damages to include 'reckless or callous disregard of, or indifference to, the rights and safety of others.'”

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    Proving Your Case

    "A dispute does involve conflicting Interpretations or versions of the circumstances of a dispute supposedly leading to liability. Here are some ways to prove your case or to show that your version of the facts is more credible."

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    Rights Of Employees To Personnel File Access

    "The contents of a file may drastically affect an employee’s reputation, demotion, promotion, layoff, termination or referral to prospective employers. Thus, information about personnel files should be valuable to every employee."

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    Non-Competition Agreements: Are They Legal?

    "Most states have laws controlling the restrictions employers can place on a former employee’s right to compete. Some states, such as California, prohibit any non-competition agreement (with a few exceptions). Others allow such agreements as long as they are limited to reasonable duration and location."

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    Ten Myths About Workplace Rights

    "As an employee rights attorney, I have interviewed thousands of employees about their workplace rights. It has appeared to me that there is a general pattern of misconceptions. Here are the top ten myths at work as compared with reality."

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    Family and Medical Leave Rights

    "We all know that discrimination in employment is against the law. The most commonly protected areas are generally understood to be age, sex and race. Other areas protected from discrimination, such as those concerning disability or sickness of employees or their relatives are not so easily recognized."

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    Evaluating Your Case: Do You Have A Case?

    "Most disgruntled present or former employees who believe an injustice has been done have in fact had legal rights violated and do indeed “have a case.” The question really is if such violation of rights justifies the time, effort, money and risk necessary to seek legal recourse. In other words, is the case good enough?"

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    What You Don't Know May Help You

    "When it comes to employers informing you of your rights, sometimes what you don't know may help you."

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    Blacklisted: Preventing References From Derailing

    A thorough resource on the extent of blacklisting, laws preventing blacklisting, proving blacklisting, and way to prevent it.

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    Assault And Battery

    "If you have been assaulted or battered by someone at work, you can sue that person for your injuries. Under some circumstances, your employer may also be responsible to you for an assault committed by a supervisor or other employee in the course of his or her duties."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workplacefairness.org


    What If My Manager Says False Things About Me?

    "In the employment setting, defamation most often occurs if a supervisor or manager makes a false accusation of dishonesty or serious misconduct against an employee in front of co-workers or members of management or if an employer provides false information to a potential employer calling for a reference."

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    Unemployment Insurance

    "Now that you're unemployed, are you eligible to collect unemployment insurance payments? Find out here where to go and how to get started."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workplacefairness.org


    Personnel File Access

    This brief resource covers a person's entitlement to have a copy or at least see his or her personnel file and covers access to personal and personnel files.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workplacefairness.org


    Company Legal Research

    "Court records often say a lot about company behavior. Use these resources to do research on what a corporation has been—is being—sued for and other legal tips."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: aflcio.org


    Supreme Court Labor and Employment Decisions

    This Resource, "summarizes the United State Supreme Court cases from the October 2002 Term that related directly or indirectly to labor or employment law or have implications for labor and employment practitioners."

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    Mediation And Arbitration Protocol

    From the American Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section, a useful mediation and arbitration resource.

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    Basic Health and Safety Rights

    A good Resource listing from the AFLCIO including links.

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    Employee Rights FAQ

    A massive set of employee rights' questions with answers from the American Bar Association.

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    Protecting Yourself As An Independent Contractor

    "Special legal and tax rules apply to independent contractors, many of whom function as consultants, sales representatives (also called agents or brokers), and statutory non-employees."

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    How To Hire And Work Effectively With A Lawyer

    This Resource covers finding a lawyer, the intial interview, confirming the arrangement and addressing problems after a lawyer is hired.

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    Overview of Government Laws Governing Employment

    An American Bar Association Resource that, "is a basic road map to make you aware of the laws governing employment. If you have questions about your rights and duties, or if you want more details, the agencies listed below can provide additional information. The federal agencies are listed by their main office addresses in Washington, D.C. Most federal agencies, however, have regional offices located in major cities throughout the U.S. To find a federal agency, look in your local telephone directory under "United States Government."

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    Employment Termination

    A Resource from the American Bar Association that explains how most employees are most employees are considered "at will," and then poses and answers several questions around termination.

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    Law And The Workplace

    This Resource is a Chapter from the American Bar Association's Family Legal Guide - Law and the Workplace that, "can help both employees and employers understand how the law affects their rights and obligations at work. It explains the laws and suggests places to turn for further details. Each section in this chapter briefly explains a specific area of law and then answers commonly asked questions."

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    Legal Actions Against Privacy Violations

    "What you need to prove if you want to sue your employer for violating your privacy at work."

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    What To Do If You Are Fired

    A Resource to help you to determine if you have been fired illegally and to understand what you can do about it.

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    Jury Verdicts In Wrongful Termination Cases

    From the Public Law Research Institute of the UC Hastings College of Law, an analysis of jury verdicts in Californian wrongful termination cases (1992 - 1996).

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    Documents To Show Your Attorney

    "In order to get the most out of the initial consultation with the lawyer, it's a good idea to gather copies of the following documents into a folder to show your attorney."

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    Applying for Workers' Compensation

    "Workers' compensation is a great idea . . . in theory. But how does it work in the real world?"

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    Fair Labor Standards Act: Your Right To Get Paid

    "The FLSA establishes minimums for fair pay and hours -- and it is the single law most often violated by employers. An employer must also comply with other local, state or federal workplace laws that set higher standards."

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    Employee Workplace Rights

    A comprehensive Resource from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that addressed numerous key topics such as what to do if you question the safety of, access to information and protection from retaliation.

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    Sex Discrimination and Sex Harassment

    From "The Working Woman's Legal Survival Guide," examples of discriminatory behavior and summaries of relevant legal cases.

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    Hard Lessons Learned: Discrimination & Harassment

    Summaries of some recent discrimination and harassment cases to help identify actions the courts view as discriminatory and harassing, and the damages that have been awarded.

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    Family and Medical Leave Act Information

    Materials from the Department of Labor that cover the law and regulations.

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    Age Discrimination FAQ

    "State and federal laws protect workers from poor treatment based on their age."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: nolo.com


    Employment Contract Provisions

    "Covers common provisions found in employment agreements."

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    Drawing the Line With Prospective Employers

    "It's nervewracking to interview for a new job. And it can be even more unnerving when a job offer depends on passing a test such as those for drug and alchohol use. Find out when and whether they are legal."

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    Illegal Job Interview Questions

    "Applying for a job can involve neatly typed resumes, lengthy applications and sweaty palms. But illegal job interview questions? What to look for and what to do if you encounter them."

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    Employment Contracts

    "An effective employment agreement can help both employer and employee."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: public.findlaw.com


    On-the-Job Rights And Conduct

    This Resource address a range of relenant topics such as lie detector tests, searches, office romances, wiretapping and eavesdropping.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: public.findlaw.com


    Employment Litigation And Alternatives

    This Resource explains the legal forums for asserting rights and covers strategies to help win a case in court, arbitration, and settling a matter using out-of-court mediation.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: public.findlaw.com


    FindLaw For The Public

    A worthwhile directory of lawyers and source of employement-related articles and answers to FAQ's.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: public.findlaw.com


    AttorneyLocate.com

    Endorsed by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, this directory can help find a legal firm or lawyer.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: attorneylocate.com


    Lawyers.com

    This site has: a free “Find a Lawyer,” for individuals; a searchable database of attorneys; and “Ask a Lawyer,” an interactive forum for submitting legal questions to an attorney.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: lawyers.com


    The National Employment Lawyers Association

    "This organization is a bar association for attorneys who exclusively or primarily represent workers in employment disputes. NELA provides help and support to lawyers who protect the rights of workers through networking, educational programs, publications and technical assistance. NELA provides an online listing of its members who have chosen to publish their contact information on NELA's website."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: nela.org


    On-line Employment Law Help: U.S. Dept. of Labor

    "The elaws Advisors are interactive tools that provide information about Federal employment laws. Each Advisor simulates an interaction between you and an employment law expert. It asks questions and provides answers based on your responses."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: dol.gov


    Workers' Information Page

    A Resource from the Department of Labor with shortcuts to information and services.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: dol.gov


    Employment Law Guide

    A informative U.S. Department of Labor Law Guide for employers that sets out the requirements of major Department of Labor laws and offers help for employers to determe applicable requirements.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: dol.gov


    U.S. Dpt. Of Justice Employment Litigation Section

    "The Employment Litigation Section enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - the federal civil rights law prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion and national origin - with respect to state and local government employers."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: usdoj.gov


    Pay and Hours Resources

    "Not getting paid what your employer owes you? Are you forced to work overtime, but not receiving any extra pay? Get the facts on 'wage and hours' laws here."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workplacefairness.org


    Wrongful Termination

    This Resource addresses unlawful dismissals and whistleblowing.

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    What Kind of Worker Are You?

    "Different kinds of workers have different legal rights. Whether you're a contractor, temp, or full-time permanent employee, you'll want to know the important distinctions which affect the rights of certain employees."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workplacefairness.org


    Workplace Mobbing and Bullying

    A listing of serveral legal resources related to mobbing and bullying.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: mobbing-usa.com


    Bullying - The Legal Issues

    Links to legal sites in Britian and Europe that relate to the law and bullying.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: bullyonline.org


    Legal Review of Bullying At Work

    After setting out a generic and telling case study, this Resource discusses the legal recourses available in Canada.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: google.ca


    The Psychology Of Workplace Revenge

    A Resource that sets out the law and psychology behind retaliation at work and what HR can do to prevent it.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workrelationships.com


    Wrongful Discharge

    From the American Civil Liberties Union, a comprehensive resource on this topic including answers to common questions and an overview of the current legal situation.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: archive.aclu.org


    Free Legal Advice

    Free on-line legal advice from Employment Law on the complete range of employment related topics with links to an employment law forum and state resource center.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: employment-law.freeadvice.com


    What Constitutes Wrongful Termination?

    "Just because an employer unfairly fired or forced an employee to quit, doesn't mean that the employee suffered wrongful termination; at least not according to law."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: jobsearchtech.about.com


    Unemployment Insurance

    "Unemployment insurance, benefits and compensation information."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: jobsearch.about.com


    Employment Law - Labor Law

    "Employment and labor law including legal issues and information on employment benefits relevant to job seekers and employees."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: jobsearch.about.com


    Civil Rights Act of 1964

    The Amended Civil Rights Act of 1964 from the Department of Labor's web site.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: dol.gov


    Employees' Rights

    Findlaw.com's free state-by-state listing of Employees' Rights information.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: biz.findlaw.com


    Email Privacy In The Workplace - To What Extent?

    "Does the law protect the privacy of e-mail communications made on a company’s internal e-mail system? Many people view use of their employer’s e-mail system as akin to making a telephone call, and thus feel the e-mail messages they send on their company’s internal system should be free from intrusion."

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: freibrunlaw.com


    To Sue or Not to Sue

    "I got screwed by my company. I want to fight back. What’s the best way to find a good lawyer?"

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: abcnews.go.com


    35 Things Your Employer Cannot Do!

    A comprehensive listing of legal prohibitions for companies where a union is being set up or exists.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: pipeta.org


    Legal Information Map

    The Legal Firm of Grosman, Grosman & Gale presents highlights of employment legislation on several topics for Canadian employees.

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: grosman.com


    Canadian Labor Code Information

    This site present information for Canadians on labor codes relevant to several topics (e.g., health and safety and human rights.)

    Email Link  |  iFaveIt  |  Comments  |  Read: workrights.ca



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