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At-Will Employment refers to the agreement that an employee can be dismissed by an employer for any reason and without warning, as long as the reason is not illegal. This is a common policy in the United States.

Minimum Wage Laws establish the lowest hourly pay that an employer can legally pay their employees. This is set to ensure workers can afford the basic necessities of life.

Overtime Pay mandates that employees receive higher pay for hours worked beyond the normal full-time requirement, usually above 40 hours per week in the U.S.

The FMLA provides employees with job-protected, unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons, like the birth of a child or care for a sick family member.

These laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in any aspect of employment.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

Workers' Compensation is a form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee's right to sue their employer.

Unemployment Benefits provide financial support to individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own as they look for new employment.

Employment Contracts are formal agreements that outline the details of the employment relationship including compensation, duration, grounds for termination, and non-compete clauses.

Non-Compete Agreements are clauses or contracts that restrict an employee from working with competitors or starting a competing business within a certain period and geographical area after leaving the company.

Collective Bargaining refers to the negotiation process between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working conditions, wages, and benefits.

Right-to-Work Laws provide that employees cannot be required to join or pay dues to a labor union as a condition of getting or keeping a job.

Whistleblower Protection laws shield employees who report illegal or unethical practices within their company from retaliation, such as termination or discrimination.

Employee Privacy Rights refer to the respect of privacy in the workplace concerning personal belongings, storage lockers, mail, conversations, and electronic communication.

Immigration and Work Authorization laws regulate the eligibility of individuals to work in a country based on their citizenship or immigration status, often requiring specific visas or permits.

Employee Benefits Law mandates or regulates the provision of benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave offered by employers to their employees.

Occupational Licensing requires individuals to obtain certification or a license to qualify for certain jobs, often to ensure professional standards are maintained.

The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work; the jobs need not be identical, but substantially equal.

The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against persons 40 years of age or older and applies to both employees and job applicants.