Employment Law: Staying ADA Compliant And Avoiding Disability Lawsuits

Posted on: 9 March 2016

Did you know that research shows that employers are more than 25 percent less likely to be interested in potential job candidates who inform them of a physical disability even if they are extremely qualified for the position? This is prohibited under the Americans with Disabilities Act. And although you may say that you would never discriminate against a disabled job applicant, you may do so unintentionally. Therefore, you want to make sure that you are equipped with the right information to ensure that this doesn't happen.
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Creating A Will Is Just The Beginning: 3 Things You Need To Do After Will Creation

Posted on: 22 February 2016

The creation of a will is an important part of estate planning, but it's also only the beginning. Below are three things that should be done after your will has been created so as to ease the probate process for your loved ones and executor upon your death. 1. Enlist the Help of a Notary Public to Reduce Probate Issues While a will can be valid without the help of a notary public, using the services of one can help to keep your will out of probate so your loved ones receive their inheritance faster.
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Hit & Run, Not Fun: 3 Reasons To Avoid Leaving The Scene Of An Accident

Posted on: 10 February 2016

There's one obvious reason not to leave the scene of a car or pedestrian accident: it's just not the right thing to do. If you leave the scene of an accident, whether it involves property or a person, you have to stop and exchange insurance information. Otherwise, you have committed a hit and run. Need some more reasons? Here are a few: 1. There are criminal penalties associated with leaving the scene.
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How Your Lawyer Will Make You Comfortable During The First Meeting

Posted on: 25 January 2016

The first time you schedule a meeting with the divorce attorney you are likely to be nervous and confused. You may be wondering what the lawyer will make of your divorce grounds, or you may worry that he or she will even judge you. The good news is that your divorce lawyer knows about all these emotions, and will do his or her best to calm you and allay your fears.
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