In the global pursuit of ethical trade practices, forced labor trade laws stand as a critical measure against human rights abuses. These laws are designed to eradicate the exploitation of individuals in supply chains, ensuring that goods entering markets are produced under fair conditions. Their significance cannot be overstated, as they aim to uphold human dignity and foster a more humane global economy. Key Legislation and Its Impact The Tariff Act empowers customs authorities to detain shipments suspected of violating these provisions, thereby preventing unethical goods from entering the U.
30 October 2024
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can give employees the right to take job-protected leave in certain situations. However, there is some misinformation about FMLA law that employees need to be aware of. The following are six inaccurate assumptions that you shouldn't make when it comes to FMLA law. Your employer can't make you take leave. Some employees are surprised to learn that they can actually be forced to take leave under the terms of the FMLA.
18 August 2023
Although employees are required to respect the rights and privacy of their employer, the law also protects them from abuse, intimidation, and unfair treatment. Employers who don't create a safe working environment for their employees can be held liable for their actions. If you've been discriminated against in any way at your workplace, an employment lawyer can help you get justice. Here's how these attorneys fight for employee rights. They Prevent Unlawful Terminations
16 February 2022
When you apply for a job, the employer will usually ask for and check your references. That means a bad reference can make it hard or impossible for you to get a job. But is a bad reference something you can sue for? Can an Employer Give a Bad Reference? The first thing to understand is that there's no law saying that an employer can't give a bad reference. The entire point of references is for employers to know if someone did a good job or a bad job for their last employer.
18 November 2020
The equal pay act basically says that employers must pay both males and females the same amount for the same job position. As such, a male and a female who start at the same time, with the same amount of experience, and are hired for the same position must be getting the same salary. If they are not, a lawsuit may be filed per the equal pay act. However, there are exceptions to the act that an employer can look at when determining what to pay their employees.
18 October 2019
In this day and age, we live in a global economy, and many companies are eager to expand internationally in order to increase revenues and grow their reach. However, even if you have a successful domestic company, it doesn't mean that it is easy to branch out and begin offering goods and services internationally. Before you make any plans to begin selling internationally or opening up your company's first international office, it is extremely important to hire an international trade attorney.
30 April 2019
The release of your organization's latest mobile app or other software program could prove to be either a commercial triumph or an unmitigated nightmare. Even if your product contains cutting-edge features and undeniable benefits for your target market, legal missteps along the road to its release can produce suffering rather than success. But you can help to assure a smooth journey from development to release—and beyond—by arming your software with the proper legal protections.
24 September 2018
