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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How An Association Attorney Can Help Your HOA
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Do you run your local housing authority, or are you at least a part of a community group that seeks to keep your local housing plan looking as good as it can? If so, you likely already know that this can sometimes lead to unpleasant conversations if you have a homeowner in your community who refuses to play by the same rules as everyone else. If your HOA or community association does not yet have its own attorney, it might be worth your while to fix this oversight as soon as possible.
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A Guide to Getting the Social Security Benefits You Need for Mental Health Conditions
10 November 2020
While the Social Security Administration (SSA) is better known for providing benefits to those afflicted with physical conditions, mental health conditions like depression are also covered. If you are no longer able to attend to your job, applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits may result in a monthly payment to help make ends meets after you stop working. Read on and learn more about applying for SSDI with a mental health condition.
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How To Make A Clear Pain & Suffering Personal Injury Case
13 October 2020
After a serious car accident or other personal injury, you may find yourself in a position where you are considering a personal injury case against the individual or entity who caused the injury. One common way people pursue these claims is by suing for more than their medical bills. In some cases, people pursue claims for pain and suffering. If you are thinking about pursuing a claim, you may be eligible for more fees than you think.
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5 Tips For Keeping Family Law Disputes Civil
15 September 2020
Every family law attorney has stories about clients who could be volatile. Understandably, these sorts of cases can feel raw, emotional, and personal. It benefits everyone involved, though, if these matters stay civil. Here are 5 tips a family law practice attorney will tell you to follow to keep the situation a little tamer. Focus on the Practical One of the virtues of the American legal system is that it takes challenging situations and puts them on rails.
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Three Elements Of Proving Childcare Center Injuries
10 August 2020
Childcare center staff is expected to keep the safety and wellbeing of the children they care for at the top of their priority list. Yet, there are times when these individuals miss the mark. Even worse, there are instances when their lack of regard leads to an injured child. For the parent of the child, it is clear that the actions of the center lead to child injuries, but when it comes to proving the matter in court — more is required.