Questions About Employment Law

Q. Information on an employment program is critical. Why?

• Can this question tend to get a disproportionate effect in screening out minorities or females?

Q. What happens if a worker is injured on the job?

A. After sickness or injury occurs, it is the employees responsibility to complete a claim form and then submit it to the employer or the state employees' compensation agency/board. Normally, an employer is going to have the claim forms available. The employer will submit the claim . The organization is given an opportunity to respond to the claim. If he fails to contest the claim, payment of salary and medical bills will be made by the insurance company. A hearing can be scheduled if the employer contests the claim to find out whetheror not or how much, compensation is owed to the worker, look more interesting ideas.

Q. I use written employment contracts with a few but not all of my employees. Any problems with that sort of arrangement?

A. coordinated contracts may or might not be used to memorialize an employment relationship. An employer may possess business reasons to offer contracts to a, but not all. This is within an employer's discretion, given that contractual rights are not granted to some employees and refused to others for a few unlawfully discriminatory reason (e.g., race, gender, national origin, and age).

Q. Is it compulsory to notify authorities workers in advance of shooting them?

• union or government employment requires that advance notice be provided prior to employment termination

Q. When do I need agreements with employees, contractors, and service providers (sometimes called SLAs?)

A service level agreement ("SLA") is an arrangement for services that sets forth particular levels of functionality which must be attained.

Q. Can a foreigner work for a U.S. company whilst here on a B-1 business visitor visa?

A. No. The notable characteristic of this category is that the alien cannot engage in gainful employment in the United States. Crucial here is if the alien is going to be paid a salary from a U.S. business or otherwise engages in action here which results in payment to the foreigner of a fee for services rendered here. Gray areas on this issue might become a problem for some company visitors from the B-1 category. It is best to consult directly to ensure that one doesn't violate federal immigration laws and stays in status that is lawful.