| Arbitration -- Labor Disputes -- Presenting a Case |
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| Although less formal than a trial, an arbitration hearing will be structured in a similar way. Each party will present its case through opening and closing arguments, witnesses, and relevant documents and evidence. Based on the merits of those things, the arbitrator will issue a decision that, in most cases, will be final and binding.More... |
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| Pre-employment Screening - Criminal Histories |
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| 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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| The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 |
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| The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) was a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to overhaul the United States' employee training system in order to assist American workers to get jobs, retain them, and advance in their careers. More... |
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| Labor Unions - Restrictions on Picketing and Leafleting |
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| The National Labor Standards Act (NLRA), which imposes certain restrictions on union activity and prohibits unfair labor practices by both employers and unions, recognizes different types of picketing and places restrictions on certain types of picketing.
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| Employee Benefit Plans |
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| The most basic disclosure requirement that applies to a pension plan provides for individual benefit statements to plan participants and beneficiaries. More... |
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