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Wrongful Termination During Workers’ Comp – Disability Leave

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Andrea Xavier

Being hurt or injured on the job can have a profound effect on your life and the lives of your family members. Not only can you incur high costs due to medical expenses, you also might fear lost wages due to missed work. However, imagine if you were then subsequently terminated from your place of employment while on disability/workers’ compensation…

A Brief Guide to Employment Law for New Employers

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

It can be an exciting time for a business owner when their business has grown large enough to employ people to continue with the required expansion. However, there are some key points that every new employer should be aware of so they do not fall foul of employment laws that regulate employers and their employees. 1. Employers should issue an employment contract…

Employment Law Services

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

Every employee finds themselves in one situation or another where they require employment law services. Whether it is discrimination at work, bullying and harassment, maternity and paternity issues, compromise agreements, dismissal, redundancy, whistle blowing, etc, these solicitors provide the legal expertise to help you protect your interests. In every employment contract, there are a large number of details that are…

The Most Important Aspects Of Employment Law

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

If you are a new business owner or an existing company looking to employ people for the first time then there are many laws governing employment that you must be aware of. There will be differences in employment law depending upon which country your business operates in but in general these points will apply. Not abiding by these laws can…

Company Policies and Employment Law

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

In order for an employer to effectively manage their workforce, it’s essential for the right employment policies to be established. These policies must comply with employer employment law, but should also be customized to meet the needs of each workplace. Ideally, an employer should be able to anticipate the type of problems that are likely to come up in their…

Employment Law – A Guide to Dismissal

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

Dismissal from work is often a controversial and emotionally motivated subject and there are often two sides to each story. However, dismissal is a subject that is regulated by many rules and regulations that govern exactly what can or can’t legally be done. The following article will give guidance on some of the issues around dismissals and termination of contracts….

3 Types of Cases an Employment Litigation Lawyer Can Help Employers Handle

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

If you own a business, you can benefit from staying in contact with an employment litigation lawyer. There are many instances in which you could be facing a lawsuit from a disgruntled employee or applicant. If you want to be proactive, not simply reactive, you should get in touch with an attorney who is knowledgeable about the most common types…

Why You Need An Employment Litigation Lawyer Now

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

Hiring an employment litigation lawyer now, even before you are facing any type of lawsuit, makes sense. As an employer, you are continuously up against ever-changing local and federal laws. You must manage the process of not only bringing people on board and keeping your company running, but also do it by the strict standard of law to ensure you…

An Employment Lawyer Can Help With Personnel

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

Managing employees can be complicated and often requires obtaining advice from an employment lawyer. Personalities are interesting enough to contend with, but legal issues can be downright perplexing. There are many aspects of staff management that this legal professional can assist you with, including employee privacy requirements, drug and alcohol issues, and leave taking mandates. Privacy As an employer, you…

How A Workers Compensation Attorney Can Help You

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Andrea Xavier

If you have been hurt on the job due to the negligence of another party, a workers compensation attorney can be a substantial help. They can assist in obtaining the compensation that you seek. However, it is very important that if you are going to hire a lawyer you do so as soon as you can so he or she…