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Glossary: Employment Law<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Employment law<\/span> covers the rights and responsibilities between employers and employees. It provides guidance on issues ranging from hiring and firing to wages and workplace discrimination. Understanding key employment law<\/span> terms is essential for employers and employees.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This dictionary defines key\u00a0employment law<\/span>\u00a0provisions and concepts and serves as a handy reference guide. The definitions cover federal laws<\/span> like:<\/p>\n