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Labor laws help regulate the functional relationships between professionals and the companies that employ them. They specifically protect the right to engage in collective bargaining and to ensure worker safety on the job. Occasionally, professionals may assert that...
If you go to your employer with a complaint about someone sexually harassing you, they might be genuinely surprised. They might tell you that this is the first time anyone has ever reported such a thing, be that in that workplace or against the particular person. Yet,...
If a business creates something – whether it’s software, toys, food products, designs or processes -- the creations are typically made by their employees who were likely hired for their knowledge, experience, talent and education. The business generally has the right...
A 504 plan offers support for students with disabilities who do not need specialized instruction but still require accommodations to access learning equally. These plans fall under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which protects students from discrimination in...
Some people who have social media accounts choose to make them private. This typically means that the only people who can see your posts are those you allow (generally known as followers or friends, depending on the site). Employers know that applicants’ and current...
Employers have to abide by specific laws, including those that outline how they must treat employees. One of these laws forbids the employer from retaliating against employees if those employees participate in a protected activity. Retaliation is any negative...
An individualized education plan, or IEP, is a critical part of education law that helps children with disabilities receive the instruction and support they need. It is developed through collaboration among educators, families and specialists, and is legally required...
Small businesses use contracts to protect themselves as they work with other businesses. These documents outline the responsibilities of both parties and set the standards for what happens if the contract isn’t followed. When one party doesn’t meet its obligations,...
No one likes to think about passing away without a plan in place. Still, it happens more often than you might think. If you die without a will in New York, state law decides what happens to your property and who receives it. Understanding intestacy laws In New York,...
A force majeure clause is a provision in contracts that addresses unforeseen events that prevent a party from fulfilling their obligations. These events are typically beyond the control of the parties involved and may include natural disasters, wars, strikes, or...