In the episode of the Seinfeld television series called "The Implant," George is spotted dipping the same potato chip into dip more than once after taking a bite out of it. Annoyed, his girlfriend's brother, Timmy, approaches him, interrogates him about his "double dip," and......[Read More]

Document mileage, gas purchases and upkeep expenses to obtain reimbursement for the use of your own car for business.car image by maxuser from Fotolia.comThe IRS sets standard reimbursement rates for employees and self-employed individuals who use their own vehicles for business. Rates.........[Read More]

Rules are an important part of any relationship. They uphold order and ensure that neither of the two parties involved faces any injustice. One such relationship is the employee/employer relationship, which is governed by a set of rules called the employment law; a technical piece of legal work that......[Read More]

When recruiting for employment, there are three things to consider before hiring ex-offenders.employment image by Marin Conic from Fotolia.comThere are no federal laws that bar employers from inquiring about prior arrest and conviction records. There also are no federal laws that.........[Read More]

The U.S. House of Representatives, in 2009, heard the reading of the Family Leave and Insurance Act. If the act is passed into law, it would expand on the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The Family Leave Insurance Act would allow employees to keep certain benefits while they are gone from work......[Read More]

If you feel that you've been discriminated against by your place of work, you may need an employment attorney. Laws can vary by state, so you are probably best off hiring a local attorney that has an intimate understanding of the local employment laws.......[Read More]

If you are self-employed in Canada, you must contribute to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) even if you are a U.S. citizen. You will have to pay your contribution when your fill out your Canadian income tax return. Generally, as of May 2011, the first $3,500 of your income is exempt from CCP taxes, and......[Read More]

One of the most common ways that an employer tries to fight their former employee's claim for unemployment insurance benefits is arguing that the employee was terminated due to misconduct. Misconduct in the context of unemployment insurance code is a term of art, and understanding its legal def......[Read More]

There are many advantages to working in a foreign country like China. One such advantage involves learning a new culture. Applying for and obtaining a work visa is one way to expose yourself to Chinese culture while supporting yourself financially. The Z or employment visa provides you with this opp......[Read More]

OverviewThinkstock/Comstock/Getty ImagesThe state of Kansas governs labor laws under the authority of the Kansas Statutes. Employees have a number of rights under both federal and state law. Kansas has few protections for workers and does not offer a higher minimum wage than is set by the.........[Read More]

This a guide to creating an employee handbook. It also explains the importance of having an employee handbook and the benefits of your employees being well informed. Employee handbooks are an effective tool to communicate the company goals, policies and procedures.......[Read More]

New Jersey is an "at will' employment state, which means that your employer may fire you without reason. Nevertheless, the law provides you with some protection. An employer cannot fire you if 1) you signed a contract that specifically limits your employer's ability to fire you at will or 2) your te......[Read More]

With the new harmonized laws affecting the Australian occupational health and training sector, now is a better time than ever to get up to scratch! As I work within the OH&S sector, I have compiled a basic outline for your convenience.......[Read More]

Whistleblowers are often persecuted for their actions. Learn about reactions to whistleblowing and laws which strive to protect these individuals.......[Read More]

We all work hard to earn money and not only this, but we are also concerned about protecting and growing our wealth. Origination of investment plans was a result of our demand of protecting and growing our earned wealth.......[Read More]

A permanent partial disability rating is a legal rating of your level of disability following an illness or injury. Your doctor will likely assign a PPD rating to you, which may be countered by the doctor for the opposing side in a legal contest. The amount of the PPD rating determines how large o......[Read More]

TypesA spouse visa for the UK is really several types of visa. Which type will be granted will depend on the length of the relationship, where the couple lives and where they are applying from. If the couple applies from within the UK, they will be eligible for the "Further Leave to.........[Read More]

Euro notes and coins are protected by law.euro coins on top of euro banknotes image by Stefan Ataman from Fotolia.comThe Euro -- the official currency of the European Union -- came into existence in electronic form in 1999, and became legal tender in 12 countries on January 1, 2002, while.........[Read More]

Many employers will admit that the toughest part of their job is dealing with members of staff, who for one reason or another, are not performing in their role. Unfortunately, there will be occasions when ultimately the dismissal process is called for and, whilst emotions may run high on all sides, ......[Read More]

In the United States, exempt and non-exempt are employee classifications provided for by the Fair Labor Standards Act. These classifications are individually determined and must be applied to each person working in a business or organization. During the classification process, elements such as an em......[Read More]