Laws & Regulations

If you are unemployed due to the COVID-19 virus, the CARES Act and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program may provide the assistance you need to survive.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the United Kingdom has strengthened the protection, processing, and managing of personal data. This article will delve into the effect it will have on the Britons.

It is important to be able to process NSSF payroll so that you can make payment. Manual payrolls are no longer allowed. This article will help you do this in the shortest time possible.

More people than ever have tattoos in the UK. The British Association of Dermatologists stated that one in five of us had a tattoo in 2012. This article will explain how the law stands regarding those of us who have tattoos and how this affects our employment rights.

This article lays out the legal position and your rights when you become pregnant. It also outlines the legal redress available to you if you become the victim of unfavourable treatment.

It can be difficult to know exactly what holiday you are legally entitled to. This article explains how holiday entitlement is worked out and what to do if you're not getting what you should be.

Developing a quality plan can be easier if you refer to your employees, customers' responses, and other businesses for feedback. Let's start the conversation about quality improvement.

Here are six key aspects of an athlete's sponsorship agreement and information about how the athlete and the sponsor can each protect their interests.

There are a lot of genuine concerns to have when you bring a claim. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of myths out there that can muddy the waters and cause confusion and further stress.

Injuries at work are some of the most stressful matters you will ever deal with. Here are some honest thoughts from a former legal assistant.

If you are forced to leave your job, you may have a lot of questions. This article answers the three most critical questions you should be answering before you bring a claim for dismissal.

Here are some aspects of a claim that the Tribunal may consider when making their decision.

If you have an accident at work, then your priority should be to recover from your injury. However, suffering an injury at work can raise various other concerns, this article puts those fears to rest.

Small businesses face many types of legal regulations. Research and planning are key to getting your business off the ground safely.

Both employees and employers benefit when workers use their own personal smartphones, laptops, and other devices on the job. But companies must protect themselves from potential legal liabilities.

This article explains when a redundancy situation is valid, how you could be selected for redundancy, when you can receive a payment, and when you should be offered an alternate role.

For many who are not working, determining how much they will receive or if they qualify for California unemployment is confusing. What time of year you choose to file for unemployment does make a difference, at times.

As a lawyer, I wanted to share some insight about reading and interpreting legal documents. In this article, I cover common legal terms, important questions to ask, and other facets of dealing with binding documents.

What are third party rights in contracts? When does a third party have obligations or rights per a contract?

Tax breaks to churches cost the U.S. $71 billion a year while subverting freedom of religion for all and the free speech rights of churches.

Presented here are questions and answers about different types of California Special Needs Trusts that preserve government benefits as well as how they are affected by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Examples of how to fill out FMLA paperwork from a healthcare professional's perspective.

If you live in a big city and don't have a car, this may be something you've actually considered trying. Check out this article to learn what the official rules are in San Francisco.

If someone owes you money, you need to send a demand letter before you sue them. Here you will learn how to write a demand letter, and see a sample you can use as a model.

The Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade Transactions) Regulations 2012 came into operation on 1 July 2013 to protect users from online fraudsters. How did these changes affect eCommerce operators?

When is a worker properly classified as an employee or as an independent contractor? What happens when an employer gets it wrong? Here's an overview of employee misclassification issues.

The aim of this article is to discern the differences between the Chinese and United States political regimes, followed by an analysis of which would provide a more stable political environment for business expansion.

Does a perfectly competitive market exist anywhere in the world? The best answer is no because perfect competition is an ideal, not reality. So, how far from ideal is America's market system?

DMAIC means Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. It can create breakthrough improvements in operations. But does DMAIC really work? Maybe . . .

Learn how to apply for a Filipino Social Security System (SSS) number and ID. This article covers the required documents, what office to use, and how to apply in person.

What are the mandatory ISO 9001:2008 procedures and how should they be written and structured for your Quality Management System?

This article discusses the nature, purpose and scope of an audit and review. It is very useful for students taking ACCA, CA or any other auditing papers.

Tips for getting your disability claim approved quickly—from someone who's done it. Lots of good feedback and advice from readers, too!

Learn about the various types of US work visas for those interested in working or visiting the United States.