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U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Minimum Wage Poster. Illustration of the FLSA Minimum Wage poster Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Minimum Wage Poster Every employer of employees subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage provisions must post, and keep posted, a notice explaining the Act in a conspicuous place in all of their establishments so as to permit employees to readily read it.

The content of the notice is prescribed by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. An approved copy of the minimum wage poster is made available for informational purposes or for employers to use as posters. Please note that the July 2007 revision of the minimum wage poster, reflecting the 2007 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act, is still valid and employers may continue to post them.

To use this file as a poster for your place of employment, please follow these instructions: The file is only available in PDF format. Workers Comp Agencies - List. You are here: Home>Publications>All 50 states' and D.C.'s home pages and Workers' Compensation agencies McDowell, R.W. (2005). All 50 states' and D.C.'s home pages and Workers' Compensation agencies. Abstract This is a continually updated list of Workers' Compensation agencies for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, US territories, and the Navajo Nation.

The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) ( which maintains an excellent detailed list of workers' compensation agencies. U.S. Obtain the Full Version Published on the Web1 Links on this page. National Employment Law Project. In an increasingly volatile economy, working families need a strong unemployment insurance program - one that is there in hard times to help them pay the bills and find new jobs that meet their needs and aspirations. However, the unemployment insurance safety net has failed to keep pace with the changing labor force, especially the growth in women, part-time and low-wage workers. In response, policymakers in over half the states have adopted significant reforms in recent years to modernize their unemployment insurance (UI) programs. NELP has been a national leader in providing assistance to these efforts, by evaluating state laws, designing model policies, and generating the empirical research needed to best document the case for reforming the UI system.

At the same time, NELP is active in promoting a strong federal role in unemployment insurance, especially during recessions when federal benefits are needed to stimulate the economy and relieve hardship. America's Service Locator - Map Search for state links. EEOC Home Page. Unemployment Insurance (UI) The Department of Labor's Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs provide unemployment benefits to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own, and meet certain other eligibility requirements. The following resources provide information about who is eligible for these benefits and how to file a claim.

DOL Web Pages on This Topic Unemployment Insurance (UI) Improper Payments By State The U.S. Department of Labor has been working collaboratively with our state partners to identify several robust strategies that focus on the prevention of overpayments and will yield the highest impact in reducing UI improper payment rates. Unemployment Insurance-related Provisions of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Guidance, project information, important dates, fact sheets, and more. State Unemployment Insurance Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers Extended Benefits. Unemployment Insurance, Employment & Training Administration (ETA) - U.S. Department of Labor. General information related to Unemployment Insurance: Oklahoma Severe Storms and Tornadoes - DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (DUA) Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Expired on January 1, 2014 100% Federal Funding of Extended Benefits (EB) Expired on December 31, 2013 Weeks Claimed in All Programs (Expanded) Important Dates for Title XII Advances, Interest, Credit Reductions, and Relief Maximum Potential Weeks of UI Benefits for New Claimants Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 In addition to helping workers and their families, the Unemployment Insurance programs play a key role in helping businesses, communities, and the nation's economy.

Now, as then, the program helps cushion the impact of economic downturns and brings economic stability to communities, states, and the nation by providing temporary income support for laid off workers. If you've received a determination denying benefits, click here. America's Service Locator. LII - Labor and Employment laws. ABA Guide to Family Law | Public Education. This book will enable you to gain a greater understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. It could also help you work with others (including your attorney) to resolve disputes and plan for the future. Family law, also known as matrimonial law or the law of domestic relations, often involves a great deal of stress.

When people need information on family law, it is usually because they are going through—or considering—significant changes in their lives, such as divorce or separation. Other types of family law, including requirements for getting married and adopting a child, are associated with happier events, but have their share of stresses too. Knowledge of the law does not eliminate all the anxieties that may accompany a legal issue, but it is a step in the right direction.

Note: You'll need Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view the .pdfs below; download a free copy here if your computer doesn't have this program. Ch. 3: Family Law.