The Federal Employers Liability Act was passed in 1906 to compensate and protect railroad workers from misconduct and negligence. It requires workers to sue the company and relies on a jury to determine compensation. Workers can sue for lost wages, medical bills, and additional compensation for pain and suffering. Enacted in 1906, the Federal Employers […]
Employees spend an average of one to two hours a day on personal internet use at work, ranging from innocent activities like shopping to accessing pornographic sites. Employers use surveillance technology to monitor internet usage, including internet and desktop surveillance. Privacy rights do not always apply to workplace surveillance, but employers should provide notice. Legal […]
Employers have basic obligations, including non-discrimination, safe working environments, and minimum wages, which vary by jurisdiction. Employers may also be required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. In many places there are core employer obligations that employers are required to adhere to. While laws may vary from country to country and even region to region, employers […]
