I have to write a paper on state vs federal employment law and I am having trouble figuring out how the system works. I have to find out if these systems of government differ in their applications to employment laws. I have to provide at least on example of a law that my state has for employment protection that the federal government does not, but I think that is the easy part. I just do not know the general information. Everything that I find tells me too much specific infomation and no real general info. Thanks for any help with sites to look at. I feel like I have seen so much but learned very little.
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Employment Law Information Network: www.elinfonet.com\nOffers tons and tons of articles on employment law, organized by state and federal.  Happy researching.
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Below is a link to an article on employment which gives facts and figures which might help you:\n\nhttp://wikipedia.org/wiki/unemployment\n\nYou might also find further information about the implications of the 'welfare' system in the following link:\n\nhttp://www.answers.com/topic/welfare-trap\n\nHope this helps.
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Natalie,\n\nYou need to localize this question to get a better answer.  Where did it occur?  Country, City, and State?  As there are laws at each level, there are going to be differences in answers that are appropriate for you depending on where it occurred and you want your answers to be spot on.\n\nWhere I've lived you can also check with your local state labor board, but I have no way of knowing if their mission is the same as my local state labor boards was.\n\nAre you in any way involved in a Union, because they have alternative grievance procedures?\n\n-EN-
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The United States Codes (which is the official name of federal laws) is available on many websites.\n\nFindLaw is one of the easier to navigate.
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I've included a link to the federal Department of Labor's page regarding overtime law.  Depending on the specific facts of your situation, you'll be able to access a specific answer.
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What state are you in.  It matters.  Some states are at will states, in which case you can be fired for any reason not specifically protected by Federal law (and usually even for that, because you can't get proof).\n\nAlso matters what type of employment.  Unless there is some ethical fiduciary relationship, you're probably sol.
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Don't quote me on this but this may be a case where you can quit a job and still receive unemployment benefits.  There are a few circumstances where you can quit a job and still get benefits.  From what you've described it doesn't sound like your employer wants to fire you since they will have little grounds to fight paying you unemployment.  If you apply, whether you quit or are fired, be ready because your employer may fight it.  You'll be extensively interviewed over the phone by the unemployment people.  Then, if your employer decides to fight it, you'll have a three-way over the phone with you, your employer and someone from unemployment.  Be ready because your employer will probably lie to avoid paying.  One time I was fired from a job for one no call/no show.  I got another job for several months but got layed off.  My former employer tried to fight my unemployment claim.  During the phone three-way the b*tch told several lies.  I defeated this b*tch and received unemployment benefits so I wish you luck.
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I was a county employee for ten years, and I have been a federal employee for almost three years now.  my response is the same on both levels.  The pay is decent. Your never gonna get rich working for the government. The pay is decent, the benefits are great, good retirement, but you are easily replaced.  If you died today, tomorrow work will go on as if you were never there.  You are not vital to the team.  I like working for the gov't.  It's a guaranteed paycheck.  I don't ever have to worry about being layed off, or wondering if I'm gonna get all my hours this week.  The atmosphere at my work is stressful.  Working for the gov't, you quickly realize that the harder you work, the more work they give you.  The lazy ones go on without any responsibility or consequences.
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The State of Florida website has a section devoted to employement and labor within the state:\nhttp://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=10\n\nHope this helps!
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STATE LAW WOULD PREVAIL UNLESS IT IS COVERED UNDER FEDERAL LAW. FEDERAL LAW COVERS MILITARY REASSIGNMENTS FOR INSTANCE\nAND THE STATE LAW CAN ADD FURTHER REQUIREMENTS.  YOUR EMPLOYER WILL TELL YOU WHAT LAWS APPLY FOR SURE.
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Your boss is a liar and a thief.  You make minimum wage no matter how many hours you work.  Also, posted in all places of employment is an "Employees Rights" poster.  Often it is posted in employee bathrooms.  See if there is a poster and, if not, he just violated two laws.
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At this point in time, Federal Employees need a Union due to the abuse most federal employees are receiving.  There is a large organization which represents many Department of Homeland Security entities. They might be able to point you in the right direction. \nhttp://www.afge.org/
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Federal trump state. State trumps local. Constitution trumps statute. Statute trumps case law.\n\nSo, from the top -- federal constitutional text, then US Supreme Court interpreting federal constitution, then federal statute, then other federal case law, then state constitution, etc....\n\nAs far as one state relative to another, neither is binding on the other.
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Start with the courts.  Go and find the Court Administrator and see if they need any help.  Or go to Human Resources at the County and ask them.  The county were I worked had job postings in a central location, if you work with the county don't they have a central location for job postings?  I bet they do, ask at Human Resources.
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I'm in an employment Law class.  Check the EEOC website, and depending on your state, the state agency as well (example: CA is the Cal Fair Housing and Employment agency.)  And there is such a thing as reverse discrimination, there have been cases where people won.  Good luck!
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It's tricky how this works so bear with me,\n\n   In Washington, companies need to give employees notification when they start garnishing wages.  These notifications are not served at work, but rather via a certified letter to your last known address (at least, that's how it's supposed to be done).  Not recieving this letter DOES NOT mean they can't start garnishing your wages, as the employer must do this immediatley when they recieve the court order.\n\nWage garnishments are used to collect money that you already know you owe and have not remitted to some agency (Child support, a lawsuit, Federal taxes, etc).  I suppose no matter how much it sucks, you're being garnished for something you have already done, and it's money you know you owe.  As such, your employer does not need your permission to do it.  They do however have to tell you what agency is collecting the money if you ask them, and the are required to TRY to mail you a copy of the writ.  By them not doing it, it certainly will not stop the garnishment, but you can file a greivance with the state AG.
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What a load of crap, answ3r3r.  If the Feds won't enforce the laws, and if the lack of enforcement places an unfunded burden on the states, they are well within their rights to take action.  This is a federal system of government, where the states cede limited power to the central government...in the absence of action, they are obligated to protect their citizens.  I'd suggest doing a little reading on your part, starting with the 10th Amendment of the Consitution.