Employment Law Resources

Definitions and explanations of all the most common employment law terms and abbreviations, such as Family and Medical Leave Act; constructive discharge; garnishment of wages; and implied contract.

Step-by-step instructions on how to approach an employer who you believe may have violated your rights, including steps to take if you are unable to resolve the issue internally.

Take this simple quiz to test your knowledge of employment law. If you ace it, you can be confident in your knowledge of employment law. At the very least, you’ll be able to tell what you can handle on your own, and what you’ll need help with.

You go to work so you can get wages and benefits, so make sure you are getting everything to which you’re entitled. Click through this list of state resources for wages and benefits laws.

Even though many employment laws are handed down by the federal government, state labor agencies also are charged with administering and enforcing such laws. Here is a useful directory of state labor agencies.

Hourly wage and overtime laws vary by state. Some define working time by the week, as in employees cannot work more than 40 hours in a week; others define it per day, so employees cannot work more than 8 hours a day. See what the laws are in your state.