What is a Law Firm Confidentiality Agreement? A law firm confidentiality agreement is a specific subset of legal confidentiality agreements between lawyers and firms and their employees, vendors, independent contractors, and other third parties to protect against the unauthorized disclosure of any information they may come across while performing their work related to the firm.Each firm may have its own […]
Introduction to Motorcycle Laws Motorcycle laws are important legislative measures that regulate the use of motorcycles and scooters on the road. These laws typically govern everything from driver licensing to insurance coverage to safety equipment and seatbelt use. In the United States, the most comprehensive motorcycle laws are those that fall under the Federal Motorcycle Safety Exercise and Training Act, […]
What Is Legal Separation? Achieving a legal separation is generally viewed by the state of New Jersey as a means to an end. Most often, separating couples want to work towards some type of amicable divorce, or at least see what it will be like living separately. By law, the only difference between legal separation and divorce is the termination […]
Paternity Leave in Florida Explained Paternity leave allows new fathers time off from work to bond with their newborn or adopted child. The amount of time off, however, depends upon marital status and whether the father is entitled to such time under federal law, namely the Family and Medical Leave Act.Currently, Florida law does not provide statutory entitlement for paternity […]
Background on the ACA Rehire Rules Employers must comply with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) requirements when a former employee is rehired. This is true even if the employee has a short period of time between separation and rehire. The rules ensure that these employees receive their proper eligibility status when the employer assesses the employee for ACA coverage purposes.There […]
What Does Each Plea Mean? Guilty, Not Guilty, and No Contest Along with being a citizen, having the right to vote, and paying taxes, if you are in a courtroom, as a defendant, you also have the right to plead. There are primarily three types of pleas that you can enter – guilty, not-guilty and no contest. Generally, you must […]
Defining Terms of Agreement Terms of Agreement are an essential part of a legal contract. They set forth legal rights, obligations, terms, and benefits that both parties must adhere to during the entirety of the agreement. Terms of Agreement are in place to protect both parties and cover a number of issues, including payment schedules, quality of work, dispute resolution, […]
Ohio Bereavement Laws: An Overview Bereavement leave is a workplace provision that allows employees time off to grieve, arrange memorials for, or deal with the estate of a deceased relative or loved one. Bereavement leave establishes a specific amount of time that an employee may use consecutively to tend to their personal matters related to a loss.Understanding bereavement leave is […]
What is a NCND Agreement? Non-Circumvention, Non-Disclosure (NCND) agreements are tools commonly used in the United States and abroad which can be a vital element of any business transaction. An NCND is generally utilized by parties when the parties intend to engage in negotiations and/or discussions concerning a possible transaction (or where a party anticipates sending certain confidential information to […]
What Is a Personal Trainer Independent Contractor Agreement? A personal trainer independent contractor agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms of the agreement between a personal trainer and a gym or business that employs them on an independent contractor basis. As the name implies, the arrangement between a personal trainer and a gym as it pertains to employment […]