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Employment Law

Texas Payday Act

01/15/2007

The Texas Payday Act seems like it should be simple, but it’s perhaps the most complicated employment law in the state. Full of traps for the unwary, the law can spell big trouble for even innocent mistakes. Plus, it carries a fine of up to $1,000 per violation …

Texas Labor Code Anti-Discrimination Provisions

01/15/2007

Texas employers who abide by the employment discrimination provisions of the federal Civil Rights Act (Title VII) are likely to be safe under the state law, too. That’s because the Texas Labor Code provisions on discrimination are identical to the requirements under Title VII …

Local Discrimination Ordinances in Texas

01/15/2007

Several Texas cities and towns have made it illegal to discriminate in employment (hiring, firing, pay, promotions, etc.) on the basis of an employee or applicant’s sexual orientation …

Texas Minimum Wage Act

01/15/2007

Since September 2001, when the Texas Minimum Wage Act was last amended, employers have been required to pay a minimum wage equal to the amount set by the federal government under the Fair Labor Standards Act …

Texas Child Labor Act

01/15/2007

Under the Texas Child Labor Act, it’s illegal for employers to hire children under 14 years of age except in certain situations …

Florida Unemployment Compensation Law

01/15/2007

Florida’s unemployment compensation law, like that of many other states, provides temporary payments to employees who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. The law is complex and in some cases holds employers liable for unemployment insurance payments even when former employees weren’t fired but quit their jobs …

Florida Workers’ Compensation Law

01/15/2007

The Florida workers’ compensation system protects employees who are injured on the job by replacing lost wages while they recover. The system works as a no-fault guarantee …

Florida Civil Rights Act

01/15/2007

The Florida Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination or segregation in employment and access to places of public accommodation because of race, color, age, national origin, sex, handicap, familial status or religion …

Florida Minimum Wage Act

01/15/2007

The Florida Minimum Wage Act follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act in all respects except the minimum wage. Specifically, workers who are exempt under the FLSA are also exempt under the state law …

Florida Workforce Investment Act

01/15/2007

Florida’s Workforce Investment Act was designed as part of the welfare reform movement of the ’90s. Like its federal counterpart, the Florida WIA provides incentives and assistance to employers who hire those who’ve been long-term welfare recipients …