This law bars most
employers from using lie detectors on employees, but permits polygraph tests only in limited circumstances. It
is administered by the Wage and Hour
Division.
Garnishment of
Wages
Garnishment of
employee wages by employers is regulated under the Consumer Credit Protection Act which is administered by the
Wage and Hour Division.
The Family and
Medical Leave Act
Administered by the
Wage and Hour Division, the law requires
employers of 50 or more employees to give up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees
for the birth or adoption of a child or for the serious illness of the employee or a spouse, child or
parent.
Veterans'
Preference
Veterans and other
eligible persons have special employment rights with the federal government. They are provided preference in
initial hiring and protection in reductions in force. Claims of violation of these rights are investigated by
the Veterans' Employment and Training Service
(VETS).
Government
Contracts, Grants, or Financial Aid
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