If you're involved in a serious accident, it's important to seek and document medical care as soon as possible.
Medical evidence is crucial to the success of personal injury claims, and prompt treatment can improve medical and legal outcomes.
Of all the decisions you make when starting a business, probably the most important one relating to taxes is the type of legal structure you select for your company. #BusinessLaw
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Business Structure Basics
As the coronavirus continues its assault on the United States, throwing all aspects of everyday life into upheaval, the courts offer a lens into how treacherous things have gotten in one of those arenas -- the American workplace. https://cnn.it/3hD6ssr
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A 'tidal wave' of Covid-related workplace lawsuits could be on the way
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a sweeping decision concluding that IBM engaged in systematic age discrimination between 2013 and 2018, when it shed thousands of older workers in the United States. https://bit.ly/2ZMfbCI
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Confirms a Pattern of Age Discrimination at IBM
Wells Fargo Bank has agreed to pay $7.8 million in back wages and interest to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination. #EmploymentLaw https://bit.ly/2QVzZmq
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Wells Fargo to Pay $7.8 Million to Workers to Settle Hiring Discrimination Charges
A range of employee leave laws could conceivably kick in if a parent suddenly has to be home with their school-age child. The tricky part, however, is that there’s a complicated mix of rules. https://on.mktw.net/36OgSnr
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Federal law now gives some parents paid time off to help their kids with remote learning
A shareholders agreement should be comprehensive and detailed enough so that all parties involved clearly understand their role. A lawyer can help you create one that’s right for your business. https://bit.ly/36NZKhz
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The Shareholders Agreement Explained for Small Businesses
If you're a victim of age discrimination, you should know that you do have recourse. But to build a case, be sure to keep a detailed record of the times you're treated poorly or unfairly because of your age. http://bit.ly/2AZSVZo
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33% of Older Employees Experience Ageism at Work. Here's What to Do if It Happens to You | The Motley Fool
Understanding contracts is critical when you think about buying a company, especially long-term contracts. https://bit.ly/33lu9lk
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What to Expect in Due Diligence if You Sell Your Company
The Labor Department on Tuesday announced a proposal that could deem millions of janitors, construction workers and gig workers to be contractors rather than employees, its most ambitious step toward blessing the business practices of companies like Uber and Lyft. https://nyti.ms/36q4JF4
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Uber and Lyft Could Gain From U.S. Rule Defining Employment
Google’s recent $310 million settlement includes more than 80 updates or changes to its handling of sexual misconduct, discrimination and retaliation cases, the settlement filing shows. #EmploymentLaw https://cnb.cx/34kNguW
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Google's $310 million sexual harassment settlement aims to set new industry standards
With the first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine now being administered in the U.S., the federal government is giving employers around the country the green light to require immunization for most workers. https://cbsn.ws/3pB3tFE
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Employers can bar unvaccinated employees from the workplace, EEOC says
E-commerce platforms and online marketplaces make it easy to sell online, but e-commerce is more than uploading product pictures and accepting payments. There are laws and regulations you must follow, and if you run afoul of any of them, you could face serious legal and financial consequences. https://bit.ly/2L4WzcL
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The Labor Department released the final version of a rule that would allow employers to share workers’ tips with co-workers who don’t normally receive tips. https://nyti.ms/3rGsr87
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New Labor Department rule would let employers distribute tips more widely.
Small business owners deal with many challenges. They work tirelessly to grow their companies while fending off potential threats. However, many neglect to take the steps to protect their businesses before they take off. #BusinessLaw https://bit.ly/2PhJ6ML
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3 Legal Challenges Your Small Business Might Face - Small Business Trends
When a loved one dies due to the negligent, reckless or deliberate behavior of another, the surviving family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against that party. This type of lawsuit allows them to collect monetary damages for their loved one's untimely death. #PersonalInjury
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File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Compensation When a Loved One Dies
Pinterest on Monday agreed to pay $22.5 million to settle a gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit from Françoise Brougher, its former chief operating officer, in one of the largest publicly announced individual settlements for gender discrimination. https://nyti.ms/3p33aTp
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Pinterest Settles Gender Discrimination Suit for $22.5 Million
Google has agreed to pay more than $3.8 million, including nearly $2.6 million in back pay, to settle allegations of "systemic" pay and hiring discrimination that disadvantaged women and Asian workers. https://abcn.ws/3oPrlUR
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Google to pay $3.8 million over alleged discrimination against women, Asians
The same laws that protect employees’ rights often prohibit employers from retaliating against employees for asserting those rights. If your employer has taken negative action against you because you complained about illegal conduct, such as discrimination, unpaid wages, or safety violations, you should consider a consultation with an employment attorney.
In a recent press release, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) made clear that job postings conveying preference — for example, “recent graduate”, young”, “energetic”, is an example of a recruiting practice that may involve systemic age discrimination. https://bit.ly/3qSp4cZ
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EEOC Releases New Details On Systemic Age Discrimination: What You Can Do
If you’re forming an LLC for your business, especially if you’re working with other partners, it’s vital that you spend time creating and polishing your operating agreement. http://bit.ly/2NonwpS
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Why So Many LLC Operating Agreements Fail
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from an impact to the head. Though the signs of TBI may not be immediately apparent, the effects of brain injuries can be far reaching, and may permanently lessen your quality of life. This makes calculating the damages (monetary compensation) tricky for these types of injuries. You'll want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help make your case so you can recover the compensation you deserve.
The United States Department of Labor oversees and enforces more than 180 federal laws governing workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers. https://bit.ly/2KUt6Cy
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Review a Comprehensive List of U.S. Employment and Labor Laws
