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Paid Breaks During The Workday

by The Garber Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 23, 2017 | Family & Medical Leave Act (fmla)

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. Unfortunately,...

3 types of discrimination women may face in the workplace

by The Garber Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 22, 2017 | Blog

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. If you are a working...

Why Congressmen Are Fighting To Repeal Worker Protections

by The Garber Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 16, 2017 | Employment Law

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...

New Law Makes It Easier For Parents To Care For Their Children

by The Garber Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 2, 2017 | Family & Medical Leave Act (fmla)

A tweak to Georgia's employment laws has made it easier for parents to stay home when their children are sick. Specifically, the Family Care Act (FCA)--which passed into law in May, and went into effect in July--requires that employers let their employees use up to...

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