A worker has no right to a break specifically for the purpose of smoking, but he has the statutory right to a rest break away from their workstation under the Working Time Regulations 1998. An employer cannot prevent a worker from taking their statutory rest break. An employer can, however...
And when federal laws are different from state Kentucky laws, usually companies must comply with the law that provides their workers the best protection. Below we provide comprehensive information and resources to help you navigate the several different employment laws in Kentucky. With the information...
As the nation’s most populous state with over 39 million residents, California also has complex labor regulations designed to protect the workforce. Understanding the laws around meal and rest breaks in California can help your business maintain compliance and avoid costly penalties. Explore the Cali...
1.1 What are the main sources of employment law? Federal, state and local governments all have the power to implement statutes governing labour and employment. The primary federal employment laws are: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Equal Pay Act; th...
More Generous Unemployment Benefits To Come on January 1, 2023 Future of EU Law in the UK To Be Decided ‘Speak Out Act’ Becomes Law The #metoo movement continues to impact employers. The Speak Out Act, which became effective on December 7, 2022, makes pre-dispute nondisclosure and non...
IRS Provides Guidance on Application of SECURE 2.0 Act’s Coverage of Long-Term, Part-Time Employees The Wagner Law Groupon12/26/2024 In Notice 2024-73, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued guidance on the application of certain non-discrimination rules to long-term, part-time emplo...
Thus, if a private employee works more than 40 hours one week, you cannot avoid paying them for that applicable workweek by having them work less the next week — but you may be allowed to do so if you are a public entity. Break Time Federal law does not require breaks, but many ...
Hours Act. A full-time working week usually is during five days a week, from Monday to Friday, between 36 to 40 hours. Both Dutch law and collective labor agreements, when applicable, contain standards for rest breaks, overtime, on-call shifts, working hours, night work, and work on ...
A balanced approach to UK employment lawSkip to contentHome Darren Newman NewsletterGuaranteed hours – who will qualify? Posted on December 5, 2024 by Darren Newman How many hours do you have to work before you are no longer on a ‘low hours’ contract? The question is crucial to the ...
Employment Law Make sure your commitment to supporting military-connected employees is clear 01/03/2025 When supervisors and managers express annoyance at the inconvenience that comes with weekend drills and frequent short deployments, that’s a recipe for a USERRA discrimination lawsuit if the employe...