Being harassed is probably one of the worst experiences someone can go through. And it’s even worst when you’re mistreated in a place where you should go every day to get your monthly paycheck. No one should be subject to harassment, bullying, sexual violence, or any other inappropriate behavior in…
By now, you’ve probably heard some scary myths about bankruptcy. Most people are afraid of bankruptcy, even though they can be easily saved from financial ruin. In reality, in almost all cases, the debtor or debtors are better off financially after bankruptcy than if they had simply not paid their debts…
It’s a fact that the average person will face 4 to 6 legal situations every year. In fact, 50% of all households have an urgent legal problem right now (and the fact that you’re reading this probably means you’ve got a legal situation). With a legal case comes the professional…
Throughout their lifetime, companies needed legal assistance. From organizing a legal entity to defending a contract, lawyers can keep businesses running smoothly. Business owners need to be aware of where legal advice is most needed. If you only consult a lawyer when there is a legal problem, you may miss…
In today’s complex legal environment, corporate entities and professionals need to be very careful in commercial dealings, communications, agreements, and contracts. This is because any communication can be viewed as a contract or not a binding contract by judicial forums later when litigation reaches courts. These communications include appointment letters,…
Now that Kim Jong-un is defiant “testing” nuclear missiles with power several times more destructive than those that sadly launched in Hiroshima last century, world leaders are looking closely at North Korea and all its movements. Dictator Kim Jong-un, the country’s supreme leader, is one of the most disturbing figures…
Whether you’re considering finding a job abroad, or you’re just curious about how your benefits and entitlements differ compared to other areas of the world – there are a number of international working rules that may surprise you. Here are seven weird working rules from around the world (that may…
Every state has laws that require employers of a certain size to provide employees with workers’ compensation benefits. Governed by state law, workers’ compensation laws are in place in every state to protect employees against loss of income and for medical payments because of work-related injuries, accidents, illness, or disease.…
A disciplinary procedure is usually the best way for employers to tell staff when their performance or conduct is not up to the company’s expected standards and what needs to be done to improve. It allows them to clearly explain their point of view and should also give staff the…
The spotlight shone on women and ethnic minorities being underrepresented in senior management positions over the last few years has led to a raft of measures focused on ‘righting’ the perceived disparities. Among these measures has been the advent of positive action, which is sometimes mistaken for the unlawful positive…
