Severance
Severance If you’ve been terminated or permanently laid off from a long term job your employer may offer you severance pay, also called a separation package. Severance pay can include a lump sum payment, a period of continued paychecks, continuation of benefits or other forms of payment. Companies aren’t required to offer severance pay, but […]
Unemployment Benefits – State Law
Unemployment Benefits – State Law Unemployment laws vary by state. See U.S. Department of Labor website to find your states unemployment information. The post Unemployment Benefits – State Law appeared first on Workplace Fairness.
General Information About Unemployment Insurance
General Information About Unemployment Insurance This page provides answers to the following questions: 1. How do I apply for UI benefits? Each state has its own system for accepting applications. While most states only allow you to apply by telephone or online, some also permit you to apply through the mail. In-person applications have been […]
Unemployment Eligibility
Unemployment Eligibility This page provides answers to the following questions: 1. I lost my job due to a natural disaster. Am I eligible for any unemployment benefits? The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program is a federal program that provides unemployment benefits to those whose employment or self-employment is affected by a natural disaster. It […]
Workplace Voting Information
Workplace Voting Information This page provides employees with information to help navigate politics in the workplace and ensure that workers know the laws so they may pursue their right to vote on Election Day. It addresses questions workers may have when it comes to their political freedoms. 1. On which dates are elections held? The Voting […]
State Laws on Voting Leave Policy/Time Off to Vote
State Laws on Voting Rights and Time Off to Vote I’m scheduled to work on Election Day. Do I have a right to take time off from work to vote? Not necessarily. Getting time off to vote (voting leave policy) is an area of the law dealt with on a state-by-state basis. Depending on where […]
Registering To Vote and Other Information You Need To Know About Voting
Registering To Vote and Other Information You Need To Know About Voting The freedom and ability to vote is one of America’s most important political rights outside of the original Bill of Rights. The Voting Rights Act—combined with subsequent legislation such as the National Voter Registration Act, which requires state agencies to provide opportunities for voter registration—has […]
State Laws on Military Leave
State Laws on Military Leave This chart provides a state by state listing summarizing each state’s code or statute regarding military leave and a brief description of the code or statute. All states are included in the chart. Note: This chart covers only laws that apply to private employers. Some states have laws that apply […]
Disability Leave
Disability Leave If you are permanently or temporarily disabled, or have a serious health condition, you may have rights when it comes to taking leave from your job. The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act, along with some state laws, give you legal rights to disability leave if you […]
School Related Parental Leave – State Laws
School Related Parental Leave – State Laws Ten states and the District of Columbia mandate that private employers give employees unpaid time off to attend activities at their child’s school or day-care. Eligibility and requirements for school-related leave laws vary. See below for more information by state. CaliforniaColoradoD.C.IllinoisLouisianaMassachusettsMinnesotaNevadaNorth CarolinaRhode IslandVermont California Employers with 25 or […]
