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Those who have held their jobs for at least a year and whose employers meet minimum size requirements could be eligible for unpaid leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal statute that empowers professionals to take unpaid leave in certain specific...
If you’re facing criminal charges and thinking about the ramifications of a conviction, you probably start with things like financial fines or time in jail. And a conviction certainly can lead to these types of ramifications, along with things like probation, the loss...
When motorists choose to race in traffic, they put everyone on the road at serious risk. Speeding and aggressive driving dramatically reduce a driver’s ability to react to sudden changes. This, more often than not, leads to severe or even fatal crashes. Although...
In Hawaii, individuals may qualify to clear their criminal records through two separate but related processes: expungement (handled by the state’s Criminal Justice Data Center—CJDC) and court-ordered sealing. Expungement is a process that wipes out an individual’s...
Creating a parenting plan after separation or divorce is an important part of protecting your child’s emotional and physical well-being. A clear, thoughtful plan provides structure, promotes consistency and helps both parents understand their responsibilities. Every...
There are two primary options for financial compensation after a car crash. Many people cover their expenses by filing insurance claims. Drivers generally have an obligation to carry liability coverage that can pay for the cost of others if they are the party at fault...
You may be doing the same work as someone else but receiving less pay for it. If that sounds familiar, compensation discrimination could be the reason. This type of unequal treatment can affect your salary, bonuses, benefits and overall financial growth at work....
As the school year winds down, co-parents may benefit from taking time to reflect on what worked and what didn’t during their child’s school year—and start planning for the upcoming academic year as a result. If you co-parent with your ex, late May and early June is...
If your religious beliefs, practices or observances sometimes conflict with your work schedule or job duties, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation from your employer. A reasonable accommodation is a change to a workplace rule, policy or practice...
The police will often assume that a breath test is correct. If you take a test and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at 0.09%, for example, they are likely to charge you with impaired driving. But that does not necessarily mean the test is accurate. Do not...