Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights
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The Domino Effect: Too Hurt To Work And Wage Garnishment
If you've suffered an on-the-job injury, you are probably entitled to certain benefits from your job's workers' comp. This form of insurance offers hurt workers a partial salary and medical expenses but may not work all that well for the long term. When your injury lasts several weeks or months, it can begin to affect your ability to make ends meet. Read on to learn more about the financial effects of being hurt while at work.
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Three Ways An Attorney Helps After You've Been In A Car Accident
When you're in a serious car accident, it can leave your mind in a whirl. You might be stressed out over your injuries, missing work, or the loss of your car. Being under stress and not knowing what to do can cause you to make bad decisions that could haunt you later on. This is why it's often a good idea to talk to a car accident attorney when you've been in an accident that causes injury or significant loss of income.
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Understanding HIV/AIDS, Your Residual Functioning Capacity, And Social Security
If you are suffering from HIV/AIDS, you already know how debilitating it can be to deal with the many symptoms. This medical condition can affect every aspect of your health, and it often means that the effects of the disease make it impossible to work at your job. Once you find that your symptoms are preventing you from working, you may be entitled to Social Security benefits. Read on to learn more about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines your level of disability when dealing with HIV/AIDS.
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At What Point In A Dispute Do You Hire An Attorney For Commercial Litigation?
If your business is involved in a litigation case, it is always best to have an experienced commercial litigation attorney handle the case. However, there are numerous cases that settle out of court so you may as well try handling the problem on your own before hiring an attorney. Before rushing to hire an attorney, ask yourself whether you can handle it and ask the other party if they are willing to negotiate.
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Don' Make These Three Mistakes At Your Arraignment
After people are arrested for crimes, they will typically have to appear in court to hear the charges against them and submit their pleas. Called an arraignment, this court procedure is fairly straightforward and generally only requires defendants to identify themselves and say one or two words to get through the proceedings. Strangely enough, though, many defendants commit grievous mistakes during this court appointment that significantly hurts their cases. Here are three common ones you want to avoid doing at your arraignment.
I'll be up front: I have a criminal record. As someone who's spent lots--and lots--of time looking for a job in my life, I've gotten used to being up front with this fact. It's difficult to get hired with this on my record, and frankly, it never gets less scary to have to tell an interviewer about it. But that doesn't mean I'm unemployable. I'm a hard worker who can bring a lot to any company. And I also know what an employer needs to do for me. I know my rights. There's no federal law protecting me from discrimination due to my record, but there are plenty of state laws that make it a little easier for me. If you're looking for a job and you have a criminal record, read through this information. Protect yourself during a job search. Know your rights.