6 Reasons You May Not Want To Marry Your Boyfriend

Deciding to marry someone is a big step in your life. It’s not something you want to take lightly. When you notice things that cause you to worry or make you feel bad, these are warning signs. This article outlines 6 signs that it’s not the best idea to marry your boyfriend. Reason One: He can’t hold down a job A man who can’t, or won’t, hold down a job is definitely something to worry about. First, you have to look at why he can’t … [Read more...]

Divorce: Who Keeps The House?

Usually in a divorce, the couple that is divorcing needs to make the decision about who is going to keep the house. A couple needs to work with an attorney(s) and/or make sure that the courts address it. It is really up to the divorcing couple to decide who keeps the house or any additional property, or if the house/property will be sold and the money divided by the couple. There are other options, too, and it is important to make sure that the decision is best for … [Read more...]

How To Conduct an Impartial Safety Investigation

Last night an air hose ruptured and an employee was injured by the stream of compressed air that was directed into his eyes. You, the Safety Manager, must investigate the accident and forward the results in report form to the corporate headquarters and the local representative for workplace safety. This investigation is going to be very high profile. There are issues of liability that must be answered for the company's insurance agency. There are issues with the … [Read more...]

Age Discrimination in Hiring: What Are Its Repercussions?

Age discrimination in hiring happens. The law says it should not, but we all know that there are going to be employers who want to hire (or not hire) people based on age, looks, religion, race and so forth. The question is, what happens when an employer clearly violates the law of not discriminating based on age. Here is a look at various situations and repercussions as a result of discrimination. Situation One A fifty-three-year-old man has worked hard and has … [Read more...]

Clearing Your Name: The Legal Process of Expungement

Is your criminal record haunting you? In the United States, an arrest or a conviction can remain on your permanent criminal record for years after you've paid your fines, served your sentence and completed your period of probation. Because your arrests, charges and convictions are a part of the public record, they can be accessed by any and all interested parties. How an open criminal record can affect your life When you apply for a new job, your potential … [Read more...]