Delaware (DE) Labor and Employment Laws

September 11th, 2006 Posted by Marilyn

In most cases it is the responsibility of the employer to be aware of and comply with the laws that govern the workforce. Many people are aware that such laws exist but are unsure of how these laws affect them. You may have even noticed that in your place of work that there are informational posters hanging up, these detail some of the laws and are a requirement of the law to be posted. Some of these laws are federal and the states have discretion to delegate their own laws as well.

In Delaware (DE), labor and employment laws cover a wide range of topics. For the purposes of this article I will just go over a few of the more asked about ones. The minimum wage in Delaware is $6.15 per hour a dollar more than the federal minimum. There are a few exemptions, however all others must be paid this rate at a minimum. Overtime pay is required at one and a half times the normal rate for all hours worked in excess of forty. Employees are only required by law to be paid once a month, but employers must make them aware of the rate of pay and the dates they will receive pay when they are hired.

Delaware (DE), labor and employment laws protect minors from working in occupations that may be hazardous to them. The laws also limit the number of hours that a minor can work and the times they are allowed to work. These may vary depending on when school is in session. It is up to the employer to comply with these laws and the minor is required to obtain a work permit before they may begin work.Delaware (DE), labor and employment laws also cover other topics like workplace safety, discrimination in hiring and in the workplace and several others.

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