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3 Rights You Have as an Employee
When you think of employee laws, you may think of them as constraints on workers. This may be true, but most labor laws are in place to protect workers from being taken advantage of by their employers. Here are some of your rights as an employee that you can always insist upon: The Right to…
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The Top Three Things an Immigration Lawyer Can Do For You
Immigration lawyers, or avocat en immigration in French, can seem intimidating to the average person, but in reality there are a lot of services that they can perform to help you. Here are three things that an immigration lawyer — or avocat en immigration — can do to make your life a whole lot better:…
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A Few Important Things to Know About Criminal Appeals
Did you know that the United States Constitution guarantees legal representation during a criminal trial? However, legal errors sometimes occur during these trials, and if you believed this happened during your court case, you have the right to file an appeal. This means that by hiring a criminal appeals lawyer, you will be able to…
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Three Common Reasons to File a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury happens. Maybe it happened at work, on the road, in a doctor’s office, or one someone else’s property. It happens when you least expect it and can derail your life for a significant amount of time. If you think you have cause to file a personal injury claim you should always contact a…
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4 Reasons Your Boss Can’t Use to Fire You
Most employment in the United States is “at will,” meaning that an employer can end your employment at their discretion. But there are a few exceptions, covered by an area known as wrongful dismissal law. Here are some reasons your employer isn’t allowed to use to fire you: Discrimination: An employer isn’t allowed to fire…
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How Child Support Can Help Your Children Through a Divorce
There are an estimated 46,523 divorces filed every week in the United States. Two thirds of these proceedings are initiated by women. Likewise, women are more likely to want to be the custodial parent if the relationship has resulted in children, with 82% of female partners seeking custody. For many separating couples, this matter can…