Legal Issues in Human Resources and Employment

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

As of 2023, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees cannot be required to work more than 40 hours in a week without receiving overtime pay.

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report workplace safety violations.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees must be given a meal break of at least 30 minutes if they work more than 6 hours in a day.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to provide employees with a safe and healthful workplace.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, children under the age of 14 cannot be employed in most jobs.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their age.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees cannot be required to work more than 12 hours in a day without receiving overtime pay.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires employers to provide employees with unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons.

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their religion.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees cannot be required to work more than 40 hours in a week without receiving overtime pay.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their national origin.