Employment Law, Employee Resource Links

United States Department of Labor
Website for the United States Department of Labor, which provides information for workers, employers, and unions.

Wage and Hour Division
This page contains information regarding enforcement of federal labor laws including minimum wage, child labor, and overtime standards set out under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA).

The Contract Employee's Handbook
This resource contains information to assist independent contractors with management of their careers.

The National Labor Relations Board
The NLRB site provides background information on the functions and services of the National Labor Relations Board of interest to employers, employees, and policymakers.

Workplace Rights
This page maintained by the NLRB provides a list of employee rights granted under federal law.

Legal Information Institute
The LII gives background information on various employment law claims.

HR Law Info
HR Law Info offers state-by-state employment law information and automated employee handbooks.

AFL-CIO
Official site for American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Unions.

OSHA
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration site provides useful resources for creating and maintaining a safe work environment, as well as information on reporting non-compliant workplaces.

National Employee Rights Institute
The National Employee Rights Institute helps individuals understand their rights in the workplace; the organization's site includes fact sheets, discussion groups, and publications.

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