Published articles, messages, chats about labor and employmenthttp://www.lawyers.comhttp://editorial.lawyers.com/common/image/favicon.icohttp://www.lawyers.com1616Practically all employers must state and federal laws that govern the payment of wages and overtime. The laws can be complicated to follow, and there can be stiff penalties for not complying with them. So, if you're an employer, it's a good idea for to know some of the basics of wage and hours laws.http://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/Basics-of-Wages-and-Overtime-Laws.html?method=rssEmployers generally must pay their employees in cash or negotiable instrument, such as a check. Direct deposit of wages has become the preferred method of payment; however, the jury is still out on whether employers can require direct deposit.http://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/Employee-Wages-and-Manner-of-Payment.html?method=rssAn employee at-will can be fired for any reason or for no reason by his employer. The employee at-will can also quit his job for any reason and at any time. However, there are limits on the at-will employment rule, including implied contracts, discrimination laws, and violations of public policy.http://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/At-Will-Employment.html?method=rssI am on FMLA for my father; he had major cancer surgery on May 28. I went to work on May 30 and was told I would have to resign or be terminated by June 4. She told me to either choose my job or my dad. I still have some FMLA time left. I also told her I could work 3 days a week until I know what's going on with my dad. She won't let me do that. Is there any help? I don't know what to do; is there anything I can do?Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Protected-FMLA-Leave-7183.html?method=rssIs it legal for an employer to tell clients and other people why they fired you, what the employer is saying is untrue. Is this slander?Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Former-Employer-Slandering-Former-Employee-7177.html?method=rssHow long do I have to sue for sexual harassment? For instance, if I was sexually harassed ten years ago, is it too late to file a charge?Mon, 26 May 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Deadlines-To-File-Sexual-Harassment-Claims-7169.html?method=rssI had an on the job injury due to broken products and my finger was broken. Can I file a lawsuit for the incident? Anything like negligence to employee safety, pain and suffering, etc?Mon, 19 May 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Can-You-Sue-For-An-On-The-Job-Injury-7158.html?method=rssWhy can an employer ask if you have ever been convicted of a crime but not about your arrest?Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Employer-Asking-About-Arrests-Or-Criminal-Convictions-7151.html?method=rss