Starting the Job
GotTrouble.com knows it's important to know your labor law rights when you apply for a job,
to make sure that you do not face illegal discrimination. And it's important to know your labor law rights when you are
offered a job, to know what you will be receiving for your work.
What may a potential employer ask you on applications and during interviews?
May he refuse to hire you because of your race? Your age? Your disability? Your prior criminal record?
May a prospective employer require you to take a medical exam? A physical exam? A drug test? Must the results be kept confidential?
May your employer require you to perform dangerous work? What should you do if your working conditions are unsafe? What will OSHA do if I file a complaint?
Do you have a right to health benefits? To retirement benefits? What is a "401(k)" plan? What rights to benefits do you have if you leave your job?
What is a "non-compete" agreement? Is it valid? What can happen if you breach it?
Should you join a union? Can you be required to join a union? How does a union handle a grievance you have against your employer?
