Archive for the ‘Employment and Labor’ Category

Employment Law: Discrimination

Posted by admin on 24 April, 2009

This item was filed under [ Discrimination, Employment and Labor, Firing and Termination ]

If you feel that you have been unfairly discriminated against by an employer, you may have the right to sue them for discrimination. This article will help you understand what the laws are that may protect you, the facts and proof you will need to make your case, the questions you need to ask, and the agencies that may provide assistance.

Tagged with: [ age, Civil Rights, Discrimination, employee, employer, employment, fired, gender, race, religion, termination ]

Garnishment: Facts and Information

Posted by admin on 12 February, 2009

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This item was filed under [ Bankruptcy and Debt, Consumer Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Credit, Debtor and Creditor, Employment and Labor, Legal Practice and Courts ]

When individuals do not pay their bills, the creditor who holds their debt can get a court order to have their wages or property “garnished.” The creditor, with assistance from the court, can compel the debtor’s employer to withhold a portion of the employee debtor’s paycheck to be paid directly to the creditor.

Tagged with: [ enforcement, execution, garnishment, judgment, restraining order, wages ]