Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights
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When Your Neighbor's Pets Run Wild
You may be the biggest dog or cat lover on your street. In fact, you may plan to retire with twenty cats and ten dogs. That doesn't mean that you enjoy having your neighbor's pets run wild in the neighborhood. In fact, the pets are in more danger than your children and your lawn. You do have several options to deal with this problem in a way that protects both you and the pets.
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Clearing Up The Confusion: SSDI And SSI
Two benefit programs from the Social Security Administration (SSA), SSDI and SSI, are sometimes confused with each other. You may often hear these terms used interchangeably, but each program serves a different population and there are major differences in how the benefits are determined. Read on to learn about the main similarities and differences of the Social Security Disability program and the Supplemental Security Insurance program. The Similarities 1. Both programs determine your medical disability eligibility the same way.
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Three Common Myths About Living Trusts
On April 21, 2016, Prince, a world-renowned musical legend, passed away at the age of 57. His death was a surprise, and after his passing, it was discovered that he died without leaving behind a living will to direct the disposition of his assets as he would have wished. Prince also did not have a living trust set up to control his assets and distribute them to his heirs. While the debate over Prince's estate and his musical legacy is already boiling over between his siblings, people are once again being made aware of the issues surrounding estate planning.
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How Can A Proof Of Claim Impact Your Bankruptcy Filing?
After you file for bankruptcy, all of your creditors will be notified of your action. The creditors have the right to file a proof of claim to request that a debt be paid even if a discharge is granted in your case. Before you file for bankruptcy, here is what you need to know about the proof of claim. Is a Proof of Claim Always Filed? Although creditors have the right to file a proof of claim, many opt not to.
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4 Reasons To Hire A Tax Attorney For Your Small Business
If you run a small business and are just starting out, filing your taxes can be an overwhelming thing and quite confusing. Doing your taxes wrong for your small business can lead to problems in the future. Here are four reasons you should hire a tax attorney for your small business to help you out: Avoid an Audit: Having the IRS audit your small business can be scary. Not only do you not know what you may have filed wrong that caused suspicion to arise on the side of the IRS, but you also aren't sure what they could be looking for and how much you will be expected to owe in the end.
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.