Laws & Regulations

Companies would rather pay for fines, settlements, and lawsuits than pay upfront to create a safe work environment. For change to happen, business leaders need to see the value in putting money on safety.

Special economic zones were intended to lure businesses and create more jobs, but there are hidden costs that companies must be aware of before deciding to set up their operations inside an ecozone.

Ireland enacted a law that enforced a worker's right to disconnect. There are key elements to this right, including a grievance procedure when your boss or colleague violates it.

In 1971, a woman's job application was not accepted because she had preschool-aged children. She argued that she was discriminated against based on her sex, as the company had hired men who had preschool-aged children.

Implementing sustainability practices in the workplace can be a challenge. My educational upbringing taught me to value sustainability and conservation, but being exposed to workplaces in the real world has caused me frustration and disappointment.

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 prepare an Nssf payment slip within 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.

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.

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 discusses 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.

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.

Wondering if you qualify for California unemployment? If you're not working, determining how much you will receive (or if you qualify at all) for California unemployment can be confusing. Here's what you need to know.

Struggling to understand legal documents? Here is a lawyer's insight about reading and interpreting legal documents. 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? Here's what you need to know.

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).

This article contains 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.

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?

A fiscal year doesn't simply start on January 1st and end on December 31st. With business and government, the fiscal year is much more complicated. Learn why and how.

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

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!