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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Injured While Camping In A National Park? Who To Sue And How To Sue Them
14 July 2016
If you go camping in a national park and you are injured there, you may be able to sue. While most people assume that camping in a state park comes with some risks (e.g., encountering hungry wildlife, tripping over tree roots, etc.), certain injuries above and beyond these risks may be viewed as grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Here is how your personal injury lawyer will determine who to sue and how.
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Helping Your Child With Epilepsy Receive Social Security Benefits
29 June 2016
Children with epilepsy are dealt a very difficult hand early in life. Many will find it difficult to grow and progress due to their disorder, and will experience a wide range of problems. Understanding the impact of this disease and the way that social security can help, can give your child the support they need to live a full and happy life. The Impact On Your Child's Life Will Be Immediate
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Common Defenses To A Personal Injury Lawsuit
8 June 2016
Being injured can put you out of work, give you high medical bills and cause distress in your life. After you were injured, you might seek a personal injury lawsuit to collect money to help you with these hardships. If you have had an injury and are seeking compensation through a personal injury lawsuit, you should be aware of the potential defenses the other side might take against your case.
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There May Be Other Options During A Workplace Injury Issue
23 May 2016
An injury on the job can expose a lot of mistakes, inefficiencies, and policy problems, but it can still be a great opportunity for all involved. There may be other forms of compensation or other responsible parties that need to be considered, but you don't want to accidentally risk your workers compensation claim. Before signing anything, take a look at a few alternative or supplemental compensation angles to get what you--and maybe even your company--deserve.
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Can Bankruptcy Get Rid Of Student Loan Debts?
6 May 2016
According to MarketWatch, student loan debts grow $2,726.27 every second. If you are one of the millions of Americans that have overwhelming student loan debts, bankruptcy could possibly be the answer to relieving that debt. Before filing, it is important to understand how it can impact your debts and what you need to do to qualify fro relief. What Happens to Your Debt? When you file for bankruptcy, how your student loan debts are handled depends on which filing you choose.