The law is clear: Employers must pay their employees for the short breaks they take during the workday. There are limits and, as with all laws, there are loopholes. But by and large, workers should be compensated for breaks lasting 20 minutes or less.
3 types of discrimination women may face in the workplace
While sexual harassment may be a serious problem in the workplace, it is not the only threat female employees face. In addition to inappropriate touch and expectation of sexual favors, women may also experience many types of discrimination.
Why Congressmen Are Fighting To Repeal Worker Protections
The idea is simple: construction contractors should pay their laborers and subcontractors fairly for the work they perform on publicly funded projects. Indeed, they are required to do so by law. The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), passed in 1931, establishes that workers be paid "no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area."
New Law Makes It Easier For Parents To Care For Their Children
A tweak to Georgia's employment laws has made it easier for parents to stay home when their children are sick.
