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Executive Orders affecting Unions issued by the Obama Administration.
President Barack Obama signed a series of executive orders in his first month in office favorable to organized labor. They include: Notification of employee rights under federal labor laws ; Economy i... applies to All States

Florida Whistleblower's Act Protects Employees of the Government and Companies that Contract with Florida Governments
The Florida legislature enacted the Florida whistleblower's Act, Fl. Stat. 112.3187 in 1986 to prevent state and local government agencies ("Agencies,") and the companies that contract with Agencies (... applies to Florida

At-will employment in Ohio
Unless otherwise agreed, either party to an oral employment-at-will agreement may terminate the employment relationship for any reason which is not contrary to law. Mers v. Dispatch Printing Co., 19 O... applies to Ohio

Exempt or Nonexempt: Do You Receive Overtime Pay?
When it comes to the idea of overtime pay, most think that only the laborer, manufacturer or other "blue collar" worker is eligible to receive overtime, not the professional, executive, supervisor or ... applies to California

Pennsylvania Non-competition agreements
“Non-competition” or “noncompete” agreements are one of a particular kind of contract, termed “restrictive covenants,” under Pennsylvania law. As in most states, noncompetition agreements ... applies to Pennsylvania

Questions and Answers (316)

How do you pay Independent Contractors?
In a small business how do you go about paying Independent Contractors? applies to California  ·  1 answer

What breach-of-contract penalties can a for-profit have for independent contractors who are unpaid?
This is in regard to a festival that was founded as a 501c3 and later changed to a for-profit. People who volunteered for the nonprofit are being given a contract calling them independent contractors ... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

In AZ can an employer require an independent contractor sign a non compete without​ an expiration
I have been a pet groomer for over 30+years always working as an employee where we filed the standard w-2 tax papers. This year I began helping a friend who recently opened her own grooming shop and w... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

What does Arizona law say regarding payment of commissions to independent contractors?
I'm an independent contractor (sales person) and will be terminating my working relationship with the company I am working for. Receiving my sales commission has always been a struggle, and I anticipa... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Can an independent contractors pay be changed retroactively? I know this is illegal in the case of an employee and employer, but what rights does an independent contractor have?
I am an independent contractor and have been told that my contract is going to be amended and the rate of pay will be deceasing on work that has already been done. Is is legal for a business to change... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

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