An employer is obligated to offer you FMLA papers to apply for leave and to provide you with the ability to meet the requirements of their program and the government standards. When an employer fails to tell you your rights or you fail to follow through on requirements, you may… read more →
Many different types of trusts are available to estate owners. When you have a large estate and you don’t want to assign it to someone all at once, you can create a trust. The benefits of a trust are many, specifically that the assets in the trust are often still… read more →
A living will is different than a traditional will. While a traditional will is a document that leaves property to family, a living will outlines the medical care you desire if you become incapacitated. A living will ensures that loved ones will have a say in your medical emergencies unless… read more →
In society, asthma is rarely considered a disability, but based on its symptoms and effects, asthma is considered by law to be a disability. Although asthma can be treated, an asthma attack can be debilitating since it prevents breathing. In some situations, asthma can be so bad that a person… read more →
As a new or old business owner, a number of legal issues can complicate your business life. In fact, there are a few key legal issues every business owner needs to address. The government places a number of requirements on businesses as employers and suppliers. Obviously, this page cannot replace… read more →
Determining how to protect yourself from contractor fraud presents a challenge to most home owners. After all, all you want is to have your home improvement job completed correctly within the contracted price. This can be frustrating. 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Contractor Fraud Sometimes fraudulent contractors try to… read more →
Filing an unemployment appeal can be a confusing process. Once the unemployment appeal is filed, how do you ensure that the appeal has been accepted for review? Unemployment law lays out certain policies that determine how an appeal is made, processed, and decided. How Can I Know When an Unemployment… read more →
Employers can face a variety of problems with former or current employees. If an employee leaves a business and starts working with a competitor, essentially violating a non-compete agreement, a decision must be made: to sue or not to sue. Filing a lawsuit against a former employee comes with both… read more →
A daily part of modern life, social media has replaced neighborly chats, expanding the neighborhood to mean the whole world sometimes. Words like “viral,” “likes,” and “unfriend” have become a part of our vocabulary and way of life. On the dark side of social media is bullying, trolling, and job… read more →
Estate planning protects your hard-earned assets in the event of a severe injury or death. Just like building your career required a goal to move forward, you need a plan for your accumulated wealth. Since you worked so hard for it, you should have the say of where it goes.… read more →