Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal employment law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), and national origin. Title VII gives employees a private right to action...
employment law
undue hardship
Undue hardship refers to a significant difficulty or expense imposed on an individual or organization, often in the context of providing accommodations or complying with legal requirements. In employment and disability law, it describes the...
unemployment compensation
Unemployment compensation law encompasses a set of regulations aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. This framework ensures temporary monetary support, enabling unemployed...
unfair labor practices (ULPs)
Unfair Labor Practices: An Overview
Unfair labor practices (ULPs) refer to actions taken by employers or labor organizations that violate the rights of employees or employers as defined by various labor laws. These practices, prohibited...
USERRA (The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act)
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects active and reserve military members from discrimination by their employers for their military particpation and requires employers to rehire some employees who...
vested
The term vested describes a right, interest, or title that is absolute, fixed, and not subject to being taken away or “divested.” When a right is vested, the person with the right has a guaranteed legal claim or entitlement that can be...
wages
Wages are the payment, usually financial, that an employee receives from an employer in exchange for their labor. This compensation includes salaries, bonuses, tips, and commissions.
As of June 2024, the federal minimum wage...
whistleblower
A whistleblower is an employee who alleges wrongdoing by their employer (whether public or private), that violates public law or harms a considerable number of people. Whistleblowers expose information or activities within an organization...
whistleblower act
The Whistleblower Act is a type of law that protects employees from retaliation when they report, with a reasonable basis, wrongdoing by their employers. These laws encourage individuals to expose misconduct, illegal activities, or regulatory...
whistleblower law
A whistleblower law is a federal or state law that protects employees from retaliation, such as termination or discrimination, for properly disclosing employer wrongdoing. Also termed as a whistleblower act. An employer's wrongdoing includes...