Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "federal minimum wage" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com What is required from a US employer willing to hire a The are only a few requirements that a US business has to meet in order to hire a J1 visa student, participating in Work and Travel program.And there are much more myths, which we'll dispel.REQUIREMENTS:1) Qualifying jobs. The list of seasonal positions ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://wollt.articlealley.com/what-is-required-from-a-us-employer-willing-to-hire-a-2345807.html 09th September 2011 The Difference between State and Federal Child Labor Laws In today’s economy, the youth make up a considerable amount of the workforce. It’s not uncommon for teenagers in high school and even in junior high to hold part time jobs to learn responsibility and start bringing home a paycheck. Commonly, this segment ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/the-difference-between-state-and-federal-child-labor-laws-2340580.html 24th August 2011 Ohio Labor Law Resources and Regulations The Ohio State government is doing its best to aid SMBs and all businesses in general re-coup from the economic downturn. The government has committed several agencies to the task, including the Ohio Business Gateway, a resource to help businesses grow an... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/ohio-labor-law-resources-and-regulations-2338390.html 22nd August 2011 Making Sure You Have a Comprehensive State Labor Law Poster When you went for the last interview at a new company, did you notice any labor law posters? These posters provide information about employee rights that are applicable to that company. In fact, for every company that has 50 employees or more, they are re... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/making-sure-you-have-a-comprehensive-state-labor-law-poster-2268131.html 07th June 2011 Texas, NY, And Arizona Labor Laws Lets go over some more labor laws. Every state has it's own unique rules and regulations based on the needs of employees in the particular state. What if you were to come across some Texas Labor Law Posters? You'd be likely to see a mention of the stat... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/texas-ny-and-arizona-labor-laws-2246557.html 24th May 2011 The Regulations of Federal Labor Law Posters The law at the workplace can be determined by the federal and state regulations and they are all very important to consider. The state labor law posters are designed differently from state to state, but they all need to take care of the employee and the e... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/the-regulations-of-federal-labor-law-posters-2239107.html 19th May 2011 The Minimum Wage Comparison Ohio labor law posters, Florida labor law poster and Colorado labor poster provide the different information for its employees mostly because of different state laws and the circumstances they need to cover. The main preoccupation is the minimal wage, so ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/the-minimum-wage-comparison-2233176.html 17th May 2011 The requirements of the Federal labor law posters A labor law poster is created by the government in order to protect and guide everyone in the company. The poster should always be hanged where everyone can notice it. There are state and Federal labor law posters as well and the OSHA labor law posters mu... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/the-requirements-of-the-federal-labor-law-posters-2223002.html 11th May 2011 Defaulting On Student Loans Student loans are a reality of life for those seeking higher education as the cost of college and technical degrees have soared. Your ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://articlesubmitauto.articlealley.com/defaulting-on-student-loans-2030619.html 14th February 2011 Tips To Avoid Fraud in Labor Law Posters Currently there are so many laws that are implemented in state and federal companies which insist the employers to choose Labor Law Posters to facilitate their employees with better conditions. These Labor Law Posters provides the complete information abo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://farooqkhan.articlealley.com/tips-to-avoid-fraud-in-labor-law-posters-2022173.html 10th February 2011 10 Ways the Government Will Help Pay for Your Online Degree When you get an advanced degree, Uncle Sam benefits just as much as you do. That's why he'll help you finance your degree. Here are ten ways the Federal government will help pay for part or all of your postsecondary education. 1. Federal Pell Grant Gra... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kellismith.articlealley.com/10-ways-the-government-will-help-pay-for-your-online-degree-1878064.html 30th November 2010 The Importance Of Hiring A Professional Dallas Maid Service Deciding to hire a Dallas maid service to keep your home neat and tidy is a great way to live a comfortable life, without all the hassles of keeping a clean home at the same time. So in making this decision, why is it so important to hire a professional m... http://www.articlealley.com/http://businessmediapublish.articlealley.com/the-importance-of-hiring-a-professional-dallas-maid-service-1868670.html 25th November 2010 Student Loan Consolidation Alternatives Student loans can be complicated, often coming with stipulations that vary depending on the type of loan and when you obtained it. Student loan consolidation has its drawbacks and you cannot get relief from student loans through bankruptcy. Fortunately, i... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markandrade.articlealley.com/student-loan-consolidation-alternatives-1710892.html 19th August 2010 How To Use Likert Items In Your Online Surveys Among the most frequent survey techniques utilized on surveys is the Likert item. It is a sort of question that measures the participant's degree of agreement or disagreement with a specific assertion. Every item is made up of a stem and a scaleFor exampl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://vicentelyons.articlealley.com/how-to-use-likert-items-in-your-online-surveys-1688060.html 09th August 2010 Debt Relief - Finding Alternatives to Student Loan Consolidation Student loans are complicated debt instruments with stipulations that vary depending on the type of loan and when you obtained it. Student loan consolidation has its drawbacks and you cannot get relief from student loans through bankruptcy. Fortunatel... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markandrade2.articlealley.com/debt-relief--finding-alternatives-to-student-loan-consolidation-1651692.html 13th July 2010 Fair and Equal Compensation The Fair Labor Standards Act, which was passed in 1938, is a federal law that pertains to the United States Law. The law was passed in order to establish fair wages and to ensure that child labor was unfair and not necessary. Throughout the years, the law... http://www.articlealley.com/http://millonpeskin.articlealley.com/fair-and-equal-compensation-1605572.html 17th June 2010 California Labor Law Posters The labor laws keep getting updated and California labor law posters have to display the correct information to its employees and as a result the State and federal labor law posters have been changing quite often as a lot of legislations have been passes... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/california-labor-law-posters-1516553.html 23rd April 2010 Federal Wage Garnishment Law There are many ways to avoid wage garnishments from happening, but once a consumer is faced with a wage garnishment, it is very important that they become well versed in the federal wage garnishment laws that are designed to protect them. People can enter... http://www.articlealley.com/http://taxattorney.articlealley.com/federal-wage-garnishment-law-1513435.html 22nd April 2010 How to avoid scams in Federal Labor Law posters Various laws operating in state and federal companies demand the employers to go for labor law posters for providing better conditions to the employees. These labor law posters post the information regarding the rights and responsibilities of the employee... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/how-to-avoid-scams-in-federal-labor-law-posters-1504655.html 15th April 2010 Paycheck Processing – The Benefits Processing employee paychecks can be a time consuming and tedious task. Computations can be a maze of paperwork, transfers of funds to different bank accounts, employee savings accounts, and different government agencies. All businesses are required by ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cps.articlealley.com/paycheck-processing--the-benefits-1502827.html 15th April 2010 Exercising your Rights as an Employee Every employee in the United States is entitled a minimum wage of $7.25per hour that is established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Aside from this, there are also prevailing minimum wages for every state which do not go below the federal rate. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/exercising-your-rights-as-an-employee-1497790.html 13th April 2010 Federal Wage Garnishment Laws There are many ways to avoid wage garnishments from happening, but once a consumer is faced with a wage garnishment, it is very important that they become well versed in the federal wage garnishment laws that are designed to protect them. People ca... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rickeydrake.articlealley.com/federal-wage-garnishment-laws-1423929.html 01st March 2010 2010 United States Minimum Wage In January 2009, many states increased their minimum wage. But in 2010, only a few states change their minimum wage and most of the states are keeping steady. The state of Kansas increased its minimum wage from $2.65 per hour to 7.25 per hour on Janua... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/2010-united-states-minimum-wage-1345713.html 14th January 2010 Knowing the Overtime Wage Laws to Avoid Getting Underhanded Employees have rights when it comes to getting paid by the company they are working for. When it comes to wage and hour claims there are different protocols they should know. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires companies to pay overtime wages for ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesriani.articlealley.com/knowing-the-overtime-wage-laws-to-avoid-getting-underhanded-1341203.html 11th January 2010 FLSA: Protecting the Rights of US Workers The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates overtime pay, minimum wage, labor standards for children, and record-keeping which affects most full-time and part-time workers employed by private sectors and federal, state, and local governments. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/flsa-protecting-the-rights-of-us-workers-1323615.html 05th January 2010 FLSA Protection: Upholding the Rights of US Workers To protect the rights of US workers and give them economic advantages, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was amended in 2007 to increase the federal minimum wage to $7.25 per hour. In some cases, the federal minimum wage is different from the state's... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/flsa-protection-upholding-the-rights-of-us-workers-1286567.html 10th December 2009 Colorado Minimum Wage Will Reduce in 2010 The state minimum wage is always increased according to the economy inflation, while this situation will change. There comes out news that, for the first time, a state minimum wage will be reduced. That's the state of Colorado. Colorado will reduce t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/colorado-minimum-wage-will-reduce-in-2010-1272446.html 04th December 2009 Labor Law 101: What Are Your Poster Requirements for Your Workplace? Employees walk by them almost everyday and seemingly pay no attention, but they should. They spell out their rights and obligations under national and state employment laws. What are they? These ubiquitous but overlooked bulletin board and wall hanging... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertleland.articlealley.com/labor-law-101-what-are-your-poster-requirements-for-your-workplace-1086804.html 16th September 2009 The Latest Minimum Wage Increase Still not High The federal minimum wage rose from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 in last month. An estimated 2.8 million employees got a minimum wage raise. Another 1.6 million whose hourly pay hovers around $7.25 also got a boost as employers adjust their pay scales to the ne... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/the-latest-minimum-wage-increase-still-not-high-1042134.html 19th August 2009 Minimum Wage Rises, Unemployment Jumps Again Recently, the federal minimum wager has risen. As the whole world is facing the economic crises, may companies fire their staff for whatever reasons, as a result the number of those who unfortunate to be out of work also increased. Under federal minim... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/minimum-wage-rises-unemployment-jumps-again-1032624.html 13th August 2009 Federal Minimum Wage Increases, Easier With Payroll Software On Friday July 24, 2009 the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25. This increase affects a number of states and all employees who are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA). The increase is the third and final in a succession of increases, over... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lisaheather.articlealley.com/federal-minimum-wage-increases-easier-with-payroll-software-1029689.html 11th August 2009 QuikTrip to Pay $750,000 in Back Wage Convenience store operator QuikTrip Corp. agreed to pay $747,729 in overtime back wages for 3,819 current and former convenience store workers, following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division's Arkansas-Oklahoma Distr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/quiktrip-to-pay-750000-in-back-wage-1009536.html 01st August 2009 Federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 on July 24 Effective this Friday, July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage rate for covered non-exempt employees will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour. With this change, employees who are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be en... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/federal-minimum-wage-will-increase-to-725-on-july-24-996987.html 24th July 2009 The minimum wage changes July 24 will be a big day to Americans as the minimum wage will be increased. Darren Girdy, a ordinary worker in Texas was happy although he had lost his job. He had the confidence to earn more money for his new hunting job. This is a reflection of min... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/the-minimum-wage-changes-987165.html 17th July 2009 Focus On Your Studies With A Student Loan There are so many expenses involved with getting a proper college education these days. Although federal student aid, scholarships, grants, and government loans such as Stafford or Perkins loans do help, oftentimes they are not inclusive enough to afford ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://amandahash.articlealley.com/focus-on-your-studies-with-a-student-loan-978377.html 12th July 2009 Nevada Minimum Wage Increase to $7.55 on July 1, 2009 The state of Nevada has increased its minimum wage from $6.85 per hour to $7.55 per hour for regular employees and from the current $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour for employees with qualifying health benefits, effective July 1, 2009. Nevada Governor... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/nevada-minimum-wage-increase-to-755-on-july-1-2009-955497.html 28th June 2009 Violation of Labor Law According to DOL Generally, the federal and state laws are pro-labor and have been made to protect the rights and welfare of workers who are considered to be the lifeline of the economy. To provide workers with more protection against abusive companies and employers, t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/violation-of-labor-law-according-to-dol-950712.html 26th June 2009 Employment Law and the Rights of Workers The federal and state laws uphold the rights of workers and protect them from all forms of employment discrimination based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, age, and disability. Some Basic Employment Laws in the US 1. FLSA Minimum ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/employment-law-and-the-rights-of-workers-950693.html 26th June 2009 2009 Federal Minimum Wage Increase The federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour on July 24, 2009. This is the third time and the final annual increase under the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. For ten years, while the federal minimum wage sat at $5.15 an hour,... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cecily.articlealley.com/2009-federal-minimum-wage-increase-943232.html 18th June 2009 Find the Right Attorney to Protect Your Rights Related to Wage and Hour Wage and hour issues have emerged as the hottest button in law! An employer often violates the law by not properly paying for the overtime hours and sometimes fails to pay the least minimum wage as well. There are several issues such sexual harassment, m... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gardnerwilkinson.articlealley.com/find-the-right-attorney-to-protect-your-rights-related-to-wage-and-hour-936168.html 15th June 2009 Hot Jobs For a Career Change Part 3 of 3 In this third installment of the article series - Hot Jobs for a Career Change, we have the list of jobs with the most vacancies. That means your chance of finding employment in these areas is very good. Retail Salesperson Retail salespeople assist... http://www.articlealley.com/http://financialbailoutprod.articlealley.com/hot-jobs-for-a-career-change-part-3-of-3-920152.html 06th June 2009 What Can Teens Get From A Job? As you grow up, you will find more and more teen friends begin to find jobs and work, perhaps you are also going to do that, but a part-time job may take your some time, so, is it worth to get a teen job? yes, it's worth, you can get lots of things from a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://weiking.articlealley.com/what-can-teens-get-from-a-job-717763.html 12th December 2008 Minimum Wage under California Law When people work, they apply their skills and abilities in order for them to produce something good. One of the primary reasons why people work is to earn money which will be used to finance their needs. For the hard work exerted by the employees to be pr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/minimum-wage-under-california-law-698263.html 30th November 2008 Exceptions, Claim and Lawsuits of the Minimum Wages Law In the late 19th century, the minimum wage law was enacted for the first time in New Zealand and Australia. Presently, these types of laws are enforced in above 90% of all countries. These minimum wage laws help to fix the lowest amount of hourly, daily, ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nancysellick.articlealley.com/exceptions-claim-and-lawsuits-of-the-minimum-wages-law-687050.html 16th November 2008 Your Rights According to the Labor Law Joining the country's workforce is a natural step for any person who wants to live a productive life. Anyone who wants to be gainfully employed would benefit from familiarizing themselves with the Labor Laws that govern the country and the particular stat... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/your-rights-according-to-the-labor-law-664540.html 14th October 2008