Definition of Employment Law
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Employment law can be commonly defined as body of laws, rulings and precedents which governs the legal rights of and restrictions on the labor force and which also applies to the business organizations they belong to in the course of their employment. In general, it is a collection of laws or rulings designed to serve as guide to protect and uphold the rights of both the employee and the employer. Topics often involve issues or concerns such as discrimination in the workplace, sexual harassment, occupational safety, wage and hour requirements, workers' compensation, wrongful terminations, and the Family Medical Leave Act.
As an employee, it is important to be aware of your rights as you perform on the job. Candidates applying for a job also have certain rights already in that there are specific questions that job interviewers must avoid so as not to violate discrimination laws. Current employees are also protected from what is known as constructive discharge whereas the employer has contributed to or has refused to address situations where it has become too intolerable for an employee to continue on the job that he is forced to resign or quit. Employers on the other hand must be guided by certain provisions of employment laws related to hiring and promoting employees. An employer does not have to hire or promote the most qualified candidate but he must not make his decision on personal characteristics that are not job-related. These personal characteristics include age, sex, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability. Additionally, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) it is requirement for employers to provide a safe and hazard-free workplace for their employees. Employers also have a responsibility to inform their employees and train them appropriately for them to perform their jobs safely in cases where employees are exposed to the risk of injury or death in the course of handling toxic or hazardous materials. Employees can be protected under the Whistleblower act against retaliation from employers if they report or complain about a federal violation by their employer. An example would be an employee reporting an OSHA violation but soon thereafter was dismissed by his employer.
Employment laws cover a wide scope and in most situations they require special handling or advice from a lawyer who specialize in employment laws. Tayeb Hyderally is recognized as an expert in the field of employment laws covering the states of New Jersey and New York. Mr. Hyderally has litigated nationally on such cases related to workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful terminations and many more. He has been very successful in helping his clients in obtaining favorable judgments. A passionate lawyer by nature, he excels in all issues and cases related to employment law.
As an employee, it is important to be aware of your rights as you perform on the job. Candidates applying for a job also have certain rights already in that there are specific questions that job interviewers must avoid so as not to violate discrimination laws. Current employees are also protected from what is known as constructive discharge whereas the employer has contributed to or has refused to address situations where it has become too intolerable for an employee to continue on the job that he is forced to resign or quit. Employers on the other hand must be guided by certain provisions of employment laws related to hiring and promoting employees. An employer does not have to hire or promote the most qualified candidate but he must not make his decision on personal characteristics that are not job-related. These personal characteristics include age, sex, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability. Additionally, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) it is requirement for employers to provide a safe and hazard-free workplace for their employees. Employers also have a responsibility to inform their employees and train them appropriately for them to perform their jobs safely in cases where employees are exposed to the risk of injury or death in the course of handling toxic or hazardous materials. Employees can be protected under the Whistleblower act against retaliation from employers if they report or complain about a federal violation by their employer. An example would be an employee reporting an OSHA violation but soon thereafter was dismissed by his employer.
Employment laws cover a wide scope and in most situations they require special handling or advice from a lawyer who specialize in employment laws. Tayeb Hyderally is recognized as an expert in the field of employment laws covering the states of New Jersey and New York. Mr. Hyderally has litigated nationally on such cases related to workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful terminations and many more. He has been very successful in helping his clients in obtaining favorable judgments. A passionate lawyer by nature, he excels in all issues and cases related to employment law.