As a business owner, keeping informed about the finer points of employment law is important. If you're getting ready to hire your first employees, you need to be sure that you understand exactly what you can and cannot do. Don't risk getting yourself into legal trouble by asking the wrong question at the interview or making an off-hand comment that's considered legally unacceptable. I created this site to give you the basics of employment law expectations. I hope that the information here helps you to understand what you should and shouldn't do as you're interviewing and hiring your first staff members.
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Child Custody: What You Should Know Before Filing A Petition
16 May 2015
If you and your child's other parent are not married, it is essential that you obtain a legal custody order that dictates the role that each parent will play in the child's life. This is true even if the other parent is not current active in the child's life. This is because in the absence of a court-ordered custody agreement, both parents will have equal parental rights, even if one of the parents has been absent for many years.
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Protect Your Rights And Finances Through Information - Questions For A Personal Injury Attorney
27 April 2015
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to seek out the services of a personal injury attorney, you know that it can be one of the most stressful times of your life. When both your physical and financial well-being are threatened, it's vital that you do everything that you can to protect your interests and work toward stability. Below, you'll find a guide to some questions that you should be sure to ask your personal injury lawyer.
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Did You Suffer An Injury After A Slip & Fall In A Grocery Store? Learn How A Lawyer Can Help
11 December 2014
Slipping and falling in a grocery store can not only cause a serious injury, but it can be an embarrassing experience. If the injury was caused due to the owner neglecting to clean up a spill or fix damaged flooring materials, you may be able to sue with the help of a lawyer. Below, you will find out how a personal injury lawyer can help you sue the grocery store owner for your injury and the cost to hire one.
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Four Big Questions Social Security Disability Applicants Have After Applying
10 December 2014
Lots of people who file for Social Security disability payments encounter serious issues with administrators and others. These obstacles cause these people to question whether or not they will be getting money to cover their disabilities, as provided for in this federal program. Here are some of the major things that clients often ask while they are waiting for money to come in after applying for Social Security disability benefits. Lawyers can help answer these and other questions about the rights of a disabled applicant.
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What Rights Does A Child Bitten By A Dog Have?
28 November 2014
Unless you live in a gated community that does not allow dogs, chances are pretty good there are a few roaming around your community. Fortunately, most dog owners in your community are responsible. They will have a proper enclosure and signs posted to warn people of the dog. This is also someone who would always keep a dog on a leash and under his or her control. Unfortunately, this is not the case for all dog owners.