The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates overtime pay, minimum wage, labor standards for children, and record-keeping which affects most full-time and part-time workers employed by private sectors and federal, state, and local governments.Federal Wage StandardsAccording to FLSA, the current federal minimum wage standard is $7.25 per hour which means that nonexempt workers must not receive less than this hourly rate. However, some...more
If you are in Scotland and are the affected party due to someone elses rash driving or negligence, then the next logical step would be to file a claim in Scotland for getting your due justice. The affected party is always left crippled, not only financially, but physically and mentally as well.Getting reimbursed for the physical and mental trauma is not an easy task and it could be quite tedious if you have to do the running about all by...more
For the best car accident compensation, you also need the best lawyers in the business. But which law firm should you choose? It can be downright confusing when you start looking for lawyers, especially since you have hundreds of them in the public sphere. With the information in this article, you will be able to talk to your lawyer better and make the most of your meeting while you are searching for legal expertise. There will also be contact information at the end for a top law firm that is experienced in car accident compensation. The first step in getting a no win no fee solicitor is to give the firm all the information it needs regarding your case. To find out what type of car accident claim you should get your lawyer to file, documentation from the accident is needed. The information that you take to your meeting with your legal team should include information regarding insurance coverage, medical records, and reports that have been filed about your prognosis and medical costs in the future. Most likely, the compensation solicitor will first look at medical reimbursement. Other documentation to bring to the initial meeting regarding car accident compensation would include...more
If you have suffered a serious motor vehicle accident, your jurisdiction may provide no-fault accident benefits to cover certain basic medical costs. In Ontario, these benefits are called Statutory Accident Benefits. In many U.S. jurisdictions, they are called PIP benefits. Where they exist, these benefits are available to you, even if you were...more
We have entered the information age—a time where finding the exact information you need is just a click away. With that availability, comes a media network that is very eager to share the personal lives of many celebrities. But I bet you didn't know that some of these folks that we see on television everyday went through the same hardship...more
Copyright is a notoriously complicated area of the law; it involves a variety of different factors, many of which seem very subjective, and infringement cases often come down to a court making the call as to whether something is or is not an illegal copy. This can be problematic since independent artists who have just as many rights as large corporate copyright owners many not have the resources (either financial or legal) to defend themselves against infringers.Artist John Unger has recently been writing on his website about his own legal battles involving possible imitations of his work. The Michigan-based sculptor makes sustainable design with an edge, and is known for his Artisinal Firebowls, works of art created from recycled propane tanks. As a smaller, independent artist, Unger might never have noticed the similar works of a manufacturer if it were not for a fan confusing the other sculptures for his work. Unger says that he tried to protect his copyright and prevent this confusion by approaching the other party who then filed a lawsuit of their own. Unger writes of his suspicions that this was simply an attempt to legally intimidate him since he does not have the financial...more
The results of a recent Swiss study have found that individuals who suffer from heart disease who were monitoring a protein biomarker molecule known as brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) were at the same risk for heart failure as those who did not...more
Death does not end the task on making a record for a certain individual. A certain record is still created and maintained by certain offices for future use. These records that contain the complete name, date of birth, occupation, marital status, as...more
A city bus accident can be a little more complicated than a common car accident because of the number of fatalities involved. Its not usual that you see city bus accidents but since it is one of the most common transportation in the UK it is still...more
With the increasing number of crimes that are committed in this world a lot of lawyers are needed.But these days it is not just about getting a lawyer who can represent you in a normal case. They have to be outstanding and not like any other lawyer...more
In the past, employees have faced a variety of difficulties and challenges, usually as a result of being treated unfairly. Over the years, more attention has been given to employees' rights, as well as to the belief that all people should be treated...more
Pre settlement funding is a term that is used throughout the legal industry as an advance before a case is settled. Pre settlement funding is unlike a standard bank loan. When you receive an advance against a legal case it comes as non-recourse. This...more