General Job Rights
What are job rights?
Legal rights and protections for workers, such as fair wages, safe workplaces, and lack of discrimination.
What is a contract of employment?
This refers to a written agreement detailing terms of employment: duties, salary, and conditions.
What are minimum employee benefits?
These include health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and unemployment compensation.
Wrongful Termination
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Sacking an employee contrary to the contract or employment law.
What is the difference between full-time and part-time employment?
Full-time employees work a standard number of hours, while part-time employees work fewer hours with adjusted benefits.
Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
What is workplace discrimination?
Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.
What are employee protections against harassment?
Laws require employers to provide a harassment-free workplace and address complaints effectively.
What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
A U.S. federal agency enforcing laws against workplace discrimination.
What can employees do when discriminated against?
Determine appropriate avenues for filing internal complaints, reporting to agencies like the EEOC, or taking legal action.
Hostile Work Environment
A form of harassment or discrimination so pervasive that interferes with an employee’s ability to perform his or her job.
Wages and Benefits
What is the minimum wage?
The lowest hourly pay rate required by federal, state, or local laws.
What are overtime pay laws?
Additional pay is given to employees for working overtime, often at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay, based on laws such as the FLSA.
What is the FMLA?
A US law that provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family or medical reasons.
Can employers deduct wages without consent?
Deductions are usually regulated and must be compliant with labor laws.
What if wages go unpaid?
An employee can always file a complaint with the labour authorities or through legal action
Workplace Safety and Rights
What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
OSHA is the United States agency for workplace safety through regulations and its inspections.
What does whistleblower protection mean?
Whistle-blower protections constitute laws that give employees the privilege of reporting improper or unsafe workplaces.
Can a worker refuse hazardous work?
Yes, employees have the right to refuse tasks that pose imminent danger to their health or safety.
Employment Termination and Disputes
What is at-will employment?
A system where employers or employees can terminate employment at any time, for any reason, barring discrimination or contractual obligations.
What are severance benefits?
Compensation provided to employees upon termination, often outlined in contracts or policies.