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An Act to prevent pernicious political activitiesBe it enacted, That it shall be unlawful for any person to intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or to attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce, any other person for the purpose of interfering with the right of such other person to vote or to vote as he may choose, or of causing such other person to vote for, or not to vote for, any..

Frequently Asked Questions Associated with Idaho Labor Laws Breaks:Does my Employer have to provide me with meal periods of breaks during the work day?• According to Idaho Labor Laws Breaks, your employer is not required to provide you with meal periods or breaks. You—according to ID labor laws breaks—are only entitled to these breaks if your employer outlines them in you..

Guide to Illinois Employee RightsIf you are an employee in the state of Illinois, federal and state labor laws give you rights when dealing with your employer.  Understanding your IL employee rights is important for every employee in the state, whether you're hourly or salaried.  This guide will explain your Illinois employee rights under the law and help you understa..

Guide to Illinois Labor Laws About BreaksThe federal Fair Labor Standards Act sets break requirements for employers and employees.  Most people don't realize that federal requirements do not require employers to give employees any breaks at all.  The State of Illinois, however, has some break requirements.  To understand IL labor laws about breaks, you'll need to..

Guide to Illinois Overtime LawsMost workers in Illinois are covered by IL overtime laws and are entitled to extra compensation for working more than a full week.  If you are working in Illinois, you need to know whether your job is eligible to claim overtime pay according to Illinois overtime laws, and when an employer is required to pay.  This guide will explain the ..

Guide to Illinois Workers CompensationIf you have been injured on the job in Illinois, you may be entitled to IL workers compensation benefits.  These benefits give a no-fault way for employees to get compensation after an injury.  This guide will help you understand Illinois workers compensation laws and who is eligible for workers compensation benefits.  You'll..

IN employee rights must follow a few specific federal mandates that protect workers as well as some state laws, such as the minimum wage law, that protects the livelihood of state residents.  Many workplace safety and compensation laws are federally based, though there are likely to be supplemental Indiana laws that protect Indiana employee rights.  Employee rights is..

In most instances, Indiana state law does not have provisions that mandate that employers provide breaks to employees.  The only exception is for minors under the age of 18 and working more than a six hour shift.  These minors, under Indiana labor laws breaks, must be given at least one 30 minute break or two breaks totaling 30 minutes, to be used at any point in the ..

IN overtime laws are largely the same as federal regulations and indeed federal regulations would supersede any Indiana overtime law created that might be contrary to the federal law.  Indiana overtime laws states in general that employees that work more than 40 hours in a work eek must be paid at least 1.5 times their typical salary.  There are some limited exception..

The Indiana workers compensation laws are found in Indiana Code 22 Title 3, Article 3 and this will govern the entire Worker’s Compensation System for the state.  The law creates a Worker’s Compensation Board, affirm the rights of workers that are injured and define the necessary procedures for workers to claim compensation.  There are also elements of the Indiana..

Quick Guide to IA Employee Rights Iowa Employee RightsOne of the greatest public resources for Iowa employee rights involving various employee rights in minimum wage, fair pay and equal pay, the hiring process, safety standards, and more is the following website under the Iowa Business and Regulatory Assistance Network.  There are also numerous codes under the Iowa le..

Iowa Labor Laws Concerning Breaks, Sick Time, and MoreIowa Labor Laws: BreaksIowa’s labor laws on breaks generally state that an employer is not required to provide an employee 16 or above (not during school hours) with breaks unless they are in a labor union, practicing in a certain occupation, or breastfeeding as a new mother.  Federal law and Iowa labor laws on breaks..

Quick Guide to Iowa Overtime LawsIowa Overtime LawsIowa overtime law does not state that an employer needs to give an employee overtime pay, but all employers in the state of Iowa follow the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, an employee must be paid at least one and one-half (1 ½) times the regular rate after working 40 hours in a given workwe..

Labor Laws on Rest Periods in KansasKansas Labor Laws: BreaksKansas labor laws on breaks are few in number and do not state that an employer needs to give breaks to a person over the age of 16.  There are certain provisions for mothers that are breastfeeding under state law and federal law, and there are federal laws for labor unions and those practicing in a certain occup..

  Guide to Kentucky Labor Laws About Breaks If you are a worker in the state of Kentucky, you are protected by several different KY labor laws about breaks.  It is important to understand Kentucky labor laws about breaks so that you can exercise your rights as an employee.  This guide will explain the major KY labor laws about breaks, including wh..