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Federal Termination and Wrongful Termination Laws

By Allie Blackham | September 22, 2025

What Are Termination and Wrongful Termination Laws? Termination laws set the rules for when and how an employer may end an employment relationship. In the U.S., termination generally happens under the at-will employment doctrine, which means either the employer or the employee can end the relationship at any time, for any reason, or even for…

Federal Immigration and Work Eligibility Laws

By Allie Blackham | July 31, 2025

Overview of Work-Eligibility Compliance (Federal Level) Hiring in the U.S.? Then you’re automatically playing by federal rules when it comes to immigration and work eligibility. Here’s the basic lay of the land: IRCA (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986): Requires all employers to verify that every employee is authorized to work in the U.S.…

Federal Minimum Age Requirements & Child Labor Laws

By Allie Blackham | May 5, 2025

What is the Legal Age to Work Federally? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum age for non-agricultural employment is 14. However, there are restrictions on the types of jobs and the hours minors may work based on their age: 14- and 15-year-olds may work in certain approved occupations outside of school…

Federal Paid Family Leave Laws

By Allie Blackham | February 5, 2025

What is Paid Family Leave? Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a type of job-protected leave that allows employees to take time off from work to address significant family or medical needs, with continued partial or full income during the leave period. The goal of PFL is to help employees balance work responsibilities with personal and…

Federal Bereavement Leave Laws

By Allie Blackham | February 3, 2025

Bereavement leave is an essential workplace policy that provides employees with time off to grieve the loss of a loved one, attend funerals, and manage related personal matters. This article explores the framework of federal bereavement leave laws, addressing key questions about eligibility, entitlements, and obligations. What is Paid Bereavement Leave? Paid bereavement leave refers…

Federal Minimum Wage Laws

By Allie Blackham | December 9, 2024

What is the Current Minimum Wage Federally? The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rate has remained unchanged since July 24, 2009. When Were the Minimum Wage Laws Last Updated Federally? The federal minimum wage was last updated under the Fair Minimum Wage Act…

U.S. Federal Overtime Laws

By Allie Blackham | October 1, 2024

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs overtime pay at the federal level, providing critical guidelines to ensure employees receive fair compensation for extra work hours. Below is a detailed overview of the key aspects of federal overtime regulations. Who Qualifies for Overtime Pay According to the U.S. Federal Government? Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees…

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