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Restoration of Position After Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Leave

Background

In 1993, Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA was intended to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families. Under the FMLA, many employees are guaranteed the...

Unemployment Insurance -- Financing -- Managing Debt

Despite complex tax schedules and funding strategies, there are times when a state's unemployment insurance fund will be insufficient to cover its costs. Typically, this happens during a prolonged recession, when claims for benefits are high and...

What is National Origin Discrimination?

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees on the basis of their national origin. This generally means that employers may not fire, demote, or subject an employee to any other...

The Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act in the Employment Context

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects consumers from the abusive collection and use of their credit and personal information. The FCRA...

The Creation of OSHA Standards

Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to promote safe and healthful working conditions for American workers. The Act primarily meets this goal by providing for the creation and enforcement of workplace safety standards....