As an employer, you have a responsibility to your company and the people who work there, but sometimes, employees can behave badly. Firing them, though, can be a tricky situation you must be prepared for at all times and at all costs.
Protecting Your Interests From Day One
Many complicated situations can befall a company with employees, making it necessary for you to have access to a legal advisor. Even just meeting with a labor lawyer and keeping their business card on hand will keep you protected, ready for the inevitable dispute or sudden firing.
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Can you really just tell people that you are married without going through the legal process? The answer to this question is more complex, but yes. In some states common law marriage is still legal, and one of the main indicators of a common law marriage is that you "hold yourselves out" as a married couple. Read on and learn a bit more about this uncommon way to be legally married.
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Most people think they only need real estate agents to transact real estate property deals, but this isn't entirely true. Here are some of the things a real estate attorney can help you with if you are buying a property:
Clarification on Legal Terms
You will have to deal with a few legal contracts before your house purchase process is complete. You need to understand all the clauses, terms and conditions, payment dues, closing dates, and contingencies, among others.
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Ordinarily, it is up to a personal injury claim plaintiff to prove that the defendant is responsible for the plaintiff's injuries. However, the legal principle of Res Ipsa Loquitur turns tables on the defendant and requires them to prove that they did not cause an accident. As an accident victim, here are the three things you need to prove if you want the court to apply the Res Ipsa Loquitur doctrine:
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The importance of a father should never be underestimated. A father contributes to a child's authenticity, self-esteem, sense of well-being, academic achievement, and social development. It is important to understand that child support and parental rights are two separate issues under the law. Read on to find out how to get visitations when not paying child support.
Reasons A Father May Not Pay
When the non-custodial parent has limited income, the custodial parent may refuse child support.
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