| The Fair Credit Reporting Act |
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| Disability Insurance |
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| Disability insurance is designed to provide income to a covered employee in the event that the employee is unable to work because of illness or injury. Some states sponsor disability insurance programs; however, state programs typically provide benefits that represent only a fraction of a worker's salary. In addition, the period during which disability benefits can be received is limited, after which a disabled employee will have to rely on an employer-sponsored disability program or an individual disability insurance policy. More... |
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| Uniform Trade Secret Act Overview |
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| Employers have always had some form of legal protection against former employees misappropriating their trade secrets. Because state common law, however, had evolved differently from state to state, it was uncertain what was protectable and what was not. Former employees could move to multiple states, and an employer's rights would vary from state to state. Once a trade secret was disclosed in one state, it was no longer a protectable trade secret in any state. More... |
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| Negligent Hiring and Supervision |
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| Generally, employers can only be held liable for the bad acts of their employees if the employees are acting in the scope of their employment. However, under certain legal theories, an employer can be found liable for an employee's bad acts even though the employee was acting in a way that was not related to his employment if the bad act took place while the employee was working for the employer. More... |
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| The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act |
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| Background and Scope More... |
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