A legal holiday is a day set aside by the federal or state government to honor an event, historical figure, or cultural observation. Government employees generally receive a paid day off of work or are paid a higher hourly wage (usually 150 percent o...
In the 1940s, many states enacted so-called right-to-work laws prohibiting the requirement that non-union employees at unionized workplaces pay a monthly fee comparable to union membership dues. It is often suggested that these laws prohibit "forced ...
Whistleblower statutes protect employees when they find themselves in the difficult position of discovering their employer violating a law or in some way breaching the public trust . If the employer is warned of the problem but takes no action, or as...
Legal holidays are days on which many employees are entitled to a day off from work, and many government offices and businesses are closed. While many legal holidays are recognized nationwide, there is some variation from state to state. Choose a lin...
Right to work laws relate to union contracts with employers, including the protection of the rights of nonunion employees to work for unionized employers. Choose a link from the list below for state-specific right-to-work laws, including policies on ...
A "whistleblower" is an employee who reports a violation of the law by his or her employer. Most states (and the federal government) have laws protecting whistleblowers from retaliation for filing a claim or reporting a violation. Choose a link from ...
