September 2008 Spotlight: Employee Rights

Each month FindLaw highlights a legal topic. To commemorate Labor Day 2008 (September 1) the spotlight for September is on Employee Rights. Click on the links below for information and resources on the history of Labor Day, facts on the U.S. workforce, and an in-depth look at key employee rights issues.

Labor Day Basics and Background:

• The History of Labor Day - Historical information from the U.S. Department of Labor.
• The First Labor Day - A look at the creation of Labor Day in 1882, from the Library of Congress.
• Labor Days Facts and Figures - Interesting facts and data on the U.S. workforce, from the Census Bureau.
• Labor Day Information and Resources - A collection of links from USA.gov.

Employee Wages and Benefits:

• Wages and Benefit Basics - Includes tips on minimum wage, health benefits, and your rights to fair pay.
• State Minimum Wage Laws - Up to date information for all 50 states and D.C.
• Federal Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect - From FindLaw's Common Law Blog (7/24/08).
• Wages by Area and Occupation - In-depth data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

In-Depth Employee Rights Issues (from FindLaw's Employee Rights Center):

• Family and Medical Leave Rights
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Discrimination and Harassment
• Unions
• Independent Contractors and Self-Employment
• Military Service Benefits: SCRA and USERRA
• Losing a Job
• Browse all of the Employee Rights Center