An employment attorney advises both employees and employers about matters that happen on the job. These attorneys may also handle legal issues between employers or employees and other businesses that provide different services to them. These are some of the different types of cases that employment attorneys commonly take.
Wage Disputes
If an employee believes he was not paid fairly for the amount of work that he performed, an employment attorney may be needed to settle this dispute.
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As you go through life collecting property, money and other tangible assets, it may become clear that you need to find a way to ensure that your loved ones receive them when you pass on. Unless you legally make your wishes clear, your beneficiaries may have a fight on their hands. Not only may they fight with each other, but with the government as well. A living trust is one way to protect your family to ensure that what you've worked so hard to obtain stays in the family, or goes to an organization of your choosing.
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While medical expenses and job loss are the top two reasons for filing for bankruptcy, excess credit card use is easily the top third reason people file for bankruptcy. It can be very easy to buy something you want when you know all you have to do is swipe a card. Unfortunately, the items you are buying on credit have to be paid off at some point. If the items are not paid off within the month, then you accrue interest charges on top of the payments you already owe.
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You work hard your entire life. You pay your taxes and do what you are supposed to so that you can retire and enjoy the world around you. While you might not realize it, there are certain things that you might be doing now that could end up costing you big time when it comes to receiving your Social-Security-benefit payments down the road. To help ensure you get the maximum amount of benefits for your Social Security payment, avoid making one of these mistakes.
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Divorcing from a spouse with whom you have children is one of the most difficult types of divorce. But that doesn't mean it should necessarily be avoided; according to the American Psychological Association, high-conflict marriages are more damaging to children than divorce. And the way that a couple divorces can have a huge impact on how any children are affected.
Try An Amicable Divorce
If possible, it's a good idea to get an amicable divorce.
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