Defining Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy laws have changed over the last decade. But despite the changes, bankruptcy is defined as a tool designed by the government to help individuals and businesses overwhelmed by debt. It is a process which allows debtors and businesses to regain control of their finances by eliminating or reorganizing their debt.

The Difference Between Defamation, Libel and Slander

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Defamation is defined as the issuance of a false statement about another person which causes that person to suffer harm. Slander meanwhile involves the making of defamatory statements by a transitory (non-fixed) representation, usually an oral representation. Last, Libel involves the making of defamatory statements in a printed or fixed medium such as a magazine or newspaper.

At Will Employment

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The term “At-Will” which is also called “Employment At Will” is defined as a contract of employment that can be terminated either by the employer or the employee at any time and for any reason. This means either party can break the employment relationship with no liability, provided there was no express contract defining the employment relationship and that the employer does not belong to a collective bargaining group – such as a union.
Each individual state varies in whether they fully accept Employment At Will or accept it with modification.

Women’s Rights and Fair Pay

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is defined as a United States federal law amending the Fair Labor Standards Act, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex. The Act was signed into law on June 10, 1963 by John F. Kennedy as part of his New Frontier Program. The Declaration of Purpose set for in the law reads:

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