Disabled people often find it difficult to carry out their duties on a regular basis in the workplace. To help counter this problem, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers must now make ‘reasonable accommodation’ for workers with disabilities. If you are a small business owner, the ADA obligations around reasonable accommodation may apply to you, and, if you want to avoid a lawsuit, it’s important you understand your responsibilities.…
A career as a court reporter can be rewarding and enjoyable for people with excellent listening and concentration skills. If you have not yet started on your journey to become a court reporter, you may be unsure about the education, certification, and training requirements for your desired career. Here is a step-by-step explanation of the process of becoming a court reporter.
Postsecondary Education
Many community colleges and technical institutes offer programs that will reward you with an associate degree or certificate for court stenography.…
People generally know that workers compensation benefits cover medical expenses and a percentage of wages while the employee is off work. Some states have workers comp benefits that are quite liberal in their coverage and pay for some extras, including complementary and mental health therapies.
If you’re going to receive workers comp payments while recovering from a work injury, find out more about the benefits you qualify for. You’ll want to take advantage of all the options that can help you recover quickly.…
If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, chances are that you’re going to need to choose between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, the two most common filings for personal bankruptcy (Chapter 11 is another common filing you may have heard of, but it’s usually reserved for businesses.) Choosing the right chapter for your situation is an important factor in ensuring that you get back on the road to financial health.…
Are your neighbors making things miserable for you? Unfortunately, not all neighbor relationships are what you would consider “neighborly.” Sometimes, relations can be friendly for years, and then things change and a minor dispute turns into a major war between you and the people next door, behind you, or across the street. Other times, one particular set of neighbors seems to hate you from the moment you, or they, move in.…
In 2014, the aggregate household debt of Americans was $11.71 trillion with the average household carrying $6,500 in credit card debts. With debts continuing to rise, many Americans are seeking alternative options available to them financially in order to achieve financial freedom. In 2014, there were a total of 619,069 chapter 7 bankruptcy filings. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is perhaps the easiest option. Under chapter 7, applicants can receive a clean financial slate if they are to surrender all of their assets to be paid to debtors.…
When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will need to hire a lawyer, but your lawyer is not the person that will be handling most of the case. A bankruptcy trustee will actually handle most of the duties of your bankruptcy, and a trustee is someone that is appointed to you by the bankruptcy court. Your trustee plays a huge role in your case and here are three important things the trustee will do.…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States. If you’re a parent, this is a scary statistic, but unfortunately, you cannot stop your teen from enjoying the independence and fun that comes with getting their license. Instead, what you can do is educate yourself about how to keep your teens safe behind the wheel—and what you need to do if your teenager is in an accident.…
If you’re involved in a same-sex relationship, you may be interested in expanding your family through adoption. However, whether you’re planning to adopt from the U.S. or abroad, there are a number of additional legal hurdles you’ll need to clear as compared to the adoption process for a heterosexual couple. Read on to learn more about the special considerations you’ll need to know when considering adoption.
What should you know about adopting from the U.…
When it comes to DUIs, the state’s primary concern is keeping intoxicated drivers off the road and it will use any number of tools at its disposal to achieve that goal. One consequence you may face as a result of a DUI charge or conviction is having your vehicle impounded, confiscated or otherwise rendered unusable. Here’s what you can do to avoid having the state take your car or truck.…