Financial Relief for the Injured
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.
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.
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:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, also known as the EEOC defines sexual harassment as:
“Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
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The practice of gambling is an ancient activity, dating back to as far as 2000 BC with the Egyptians.
Divorce (or the dissolution of marriage) is defined as the final termination of a marital union, cancelling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties.
Frivolous litigation is defined as the practice of starting or carrying on law suits that have little to no chance of winning.
A defective product is defined as that which causes some injury or damage to person as a result of some flaw or weakness in the product, its labeling, or the way the product was used. By law, the manufacturer of the product that caused the injury, as well as those involved in the chain of commerce, are often liable for injuries caused by defective products.