Many people of all ages, genders, and walks of life have endured sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is defined as inappropriate and unwanted sexual behavior or poor treatment due to one’s sex that occurs in a professional setting.
Sadly, many people who experience sexual harassment never report it. Sometimes, they don’t even realize it has happened to them.
If you think you may have been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, let the human resources department know.…
Estate planning is often thought of as “a rich man’s plan for his things in the future.” However, estate planning should be thought of as something everyone does, everyone should do, and everyone with or without heirs needs to think about. Even if you are in your late twenties, you do not have a spouse or children, and you do not have anything that normally constitutes an “estate,” you should still be thinking about these things and planning for them.…
When you are injured at the hands of another party, one of the first pieces of advice your lawyer should provide is to take special precautions when posting to your social media accounts. With the use of social media being a part of daily life for most people, it has a way of coming back to haunt you in ways you may not have thought of, especially in the midst of a personal injury case.…
In many instances, the consequences of an auto accident are relatively straightforward. You and the driver of the other vehicle exchange insurance information and the insurers deal with the claim. What happens, however, if you are injured in a hit and run crash where the driver leaves the scene without giving you their insurance details?
If someone leaves the scene on accident without stopping, the first thing to do is to try and get any identifying information, especially the license plate number. If this is impossible, then at least try to remember the make and model of the vehicle, which could help police locate the driver.…
A slip and fall accident can result in traumatic injuries that rob you of your ability to take on your normal duties and enjoy everyday life. However, the burden of proving that the accident was the fault of the property owner or tenant can be overwhelming, and without proper evidence, your claim for compensation may be dismissed. Read on to learn about the two most common types of slip and fall cases, and how you may be able to obtain enough evidence to support your injury claim.…
You were hurt on the job, so you filed a worker’s compensation claim. Much to your dismay, your claim was rejected. If this sounds like your situation and you feel that your claim was rejected unfairly, you can still appeal the decision. According to Nolo, 80 percent of workers who are initially denied worker’s compensation don’t appeal their claim. This may be partially due to the fact that people aren’t sure how to go about the process.…
When going through a divorce, you likely are having to deal with a divorce attorney to ensure that you receive a fair outcome as a result of the divorce to come. Working with an attorney from a firm like Karp Law Offices can provide you with the information and knowledge that you need to ensure that you go through the divorce as smoothly as possible. Here’s what information you need to be prepared to give to your divorce attorney during any meeting:…
