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Workplace Law Basics
Learn the basics of workplace law. What is minimum wage? What are the laws regarding wages and paid time off? Are managers required to pay overtime? What practices are prohibited in the workplace? To learn the basics of US workplace law take a look at what our legal expert has to say and be in the know today!

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Melissa Omansky
Melissa Omansky-Employment Attorney, Los Angeles, California
Meet the Expert 
Workplace Law Basics 
  1. Melissa Omansky
  2. What is 'labor law'? 
  3. What is 'employment law'? 
  4. In the language of workplace law, how is 'employer' defined? 
  5. In the language of workplace law, how is 'employee' defined? 
  6. Does federal law prohibit certain employment practices? 
  7. What is 'at will' employment? 
  8. What is 'for cause' employment? 
  9. In additional to federal labor laws, do individual states have laws regarding employment? 
Wages, Work Hours And The Law 
  1. Melissa Omansky
  2. How should an employer decide how much to pay workers? 
  3. What is the 'Fair Labor Standards Act'? 
  4. Are employers required to pay minimum wage to employees who receive tips? 
  5. What is the 'Employee Retirement Income Security Act'? 
  6. Are managers entitled to overtime pay? 
  7. Are employees entitled to be paid for on-call time, even if they don't have to stay at work? 
  8. What are the guidelines regarding flexible schedules for employees? 
  9. Does an employer have to offer employees benefits, such as vacations, health plans, pension, etc? 
  10. Are all companies required to have a pension plan? 

Popular Questions

  • Are managers entitled to overtime pay?
  • Does an employer have to offer employees benefits, such as vacations, health plans, pension, etc?
  • Is a company liable if one of its workers injures a customer?
  • Are businesses legally required to provide family and medical leave?
  • Do businesses have to give employees time off for National Guard training or other military service?
Workplace Issues And The Law 
  1. Melissa Omansky
  2. How can an employer legally discipline problem employees? 
  3. How can a company prevent violence in the workplace? 
  4. Is a company liable if one of its workers injures a customer? 
Laws Regarding Paid Time Off 
  1. Melissa Omansky
  2. Are businesses legally required to offer paid vacation and sick leave? 
  3. Are businesses legally required to provide family and medical leave? 
  4. Is a business required to pay employees to serve on a jury? 
  5. Does my company have to pay employees for time spent voting? 
  6. Do businesses have to give employees time off for National Guard training or other military service? 
  7. Do businesses have to give employees time off to attend a child's school conference? 

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