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Federal Laws that Protect U.S. Employees

Global People Strategist

Ever since 2009, all private and public employers must give employees a fee of $7.25 FLSA also ensures that nonexempt workers are compensated in case of overtime work. The Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, making health insurance compulsory for employees in medium and large-scale businesses.

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

Fair Work Act 2009. All Australian nationals and foreign workers are entitled to basic rights and protections under the Fair Work Act of 2009. All the industries and businesses in Australia that have employed foreign as well as local workers are subjected to the Fair Work Act 2009. Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

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Understanding and preventing wage theft in your organization

Business Management Daily

Other benefits, such as meal breaks, workers’ compensation, and overtime pay, also qualify as wage theft when they’re withheld from workers who rightfully earned them. per hour as of July 24th, 2009). The FLSA also dictates that employees must receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week.