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Filing an Unfair Labor Practices Charge with the Federal Labor Relations Authority
the Federal Labor Relations Authority) More...
Campaign Procedures Under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
Act Campaign Procedures) More...
Agricultural Child Labor Restrictions under the
Fair Labor Standards Act) More...
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 contributions to the fund diminish. Although most states rely on some type of solvency provision to prevent this from occurring, such measures are not always enough. More...
Pre-employment Screening - Criminal Histories
Many employers wish to screen their applicants for a criminal history before extending them an offer of employment. Sometimes, such as in situations where the employees will be working closely with children, such screenings may be required by law. Other times, employers are concerned about preventing workplace theft or violence. They also wish to protect themselves against negligent hiring claims. Although employers are usually entitled to check an applicant's criminal history, some limitations may exist upon the employer's use of that information. More...

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