Labor & Employment

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Wrongfully Terminated: How to Deal with It Legally

Understand your state’s legal definition of wrongful termination and labor laws. Gather proof to back up your arguments, such as emails, physical letters, and statements from witnesses. To better understand your rights and know the best course of action, seek the guidance of an attorney. Stay professional when dealing with your former employer to avoid

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Worker

Common Legal Issues You Might Face During Your Employment (And How To Handle Them)

Discrimination in the workplace can occur based on gender, age, race, religion, disability, or nationality. Harassment can take many forms, including verbal, physical, mental/emotional, or sexual advances. Compensation disputes may arise from factors such as unpaid wages, wrongful termination, or discrimination. Breach of contract occurs when an employer fails to honor the terms of the

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Steps to Take After Being Hit by a Company Vehicle

• Determining responsibility for a company vehicle accident is important for compensating the victim for medical expenses and property damages.  • It is essential to seek medical attention immediately and collect evidence from the accident scene if possible.  • You should contact an experienced car accident lawyer to guide you through filing a claim against

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Workers

Types of Lawyers Every Blue-collar Worker Should Know About

As a blue-collar worker, you may not be aware of the different types of lawyers out there who can help with your legal issues. Knowing what types of lawyers are available is essential to taking care of any legal matters. From employment lawyers to injury law specialists, here are the types of lawyers every blue-collar

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What Constitutes Harassment at the Workplace?

Workplace harassment took up 19 percent of employment practices liability claims in 2019. The cost for defense for those claims went up to 115 percent from 2019 to 2020, although remote work has prompted a decrease in 2020 claims. The filing of sexual harassment in the workplace has risen since 2018, which may be attributed

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How to Close Your Business the Right Way

No business owner enters into business intending to fail. Unfortunately, circumstances sometimes arise beyond your control, and you must make the tough decision to close the shop. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to know how to close your business properly. You need to take a few key steps to ensure that

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Important Federal Laws for Employee Protection

Federal laws protect employees from discrimination, harassment, and other unfair treatment. These laws also give employees the right to fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. Without these laws, employees would not be able to speak up against their employers if they were being treated unfairly. These laws are essential because they help to ensure that

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Paralegal Activities That Suit Law Students

A paralegal is a term you might not be familiar with. However, you must have come across one at some point. They are the foundation of any case or suit, as they are the ones doing all the research. They perform all the back-office functions of lawyers. So paralegals are subordinates to lawyers. A paralegal

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The Different Types of Employment Laws in the US

Today’s labor market has become more complex. An employer could now hire different types of employees all at once. They can hire part-timers, full-time workers, temporary workers, seasonal workers, and many other types of laborers depending on their business needs. Hiring different types of employees allow businesses to adjust their staffing needs according to their

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