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MD Labor Discrimination Laws

Maryland has state labor discrimination laws in addition to federal regulations.wanted image by Imagenatural from Fotolia.comLabor discrimination laws make it illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee or applicant on the basis of certain factors. The federal government...

Michigan "At Will" Employment Law

"At will" employment in Michigan means the employer has the right to terminate an employee for any reason without proving just cause. The employee has very limited legal options to fight the termination.

What are the USPS Mailbox Requirements?

Help mail carriers do their jobs.mailman"s bag image by Kozachenko Sergey from Fotolia.comAlthough the United States Postal Service (USPS) has several regulations regarding curbside mailboxes, slot and wall-mounted mailboxes are not regulated. However, there are standards for both that...

How To Get The Best Commercial Litigator Albuquerque

There are a few tips that are very important if you want to get the right commercial litigator Albuquerque. It is all about paying attention to detail and ensuring you have all the facts right. ...

Employment Laws in Missouri

Employment Lawla rencontre image by Yves Damin from Fotolia.comEmployment law in Missouri presumes that employment is at-will. This means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment arrangement at any time or for any reason that is not illegal. Missouri state...

California Recycling Laws

Solid Waste Recycling is important to California and part of their law.recycling image by dbvirago from Fotolia.comThe growing need for solid waste management and reduction of pollutants has influenced politicians and state agencies to act. California has a few major recycling laws that...

How to Hide Channels on Verizon

A broad choice of cable channels is fun, but if there are children in your home you might not want all channels to be viewable. If you are a Verizon television customer, use the parental controls feature to hide the channels you don't think are suitable for kids. When a channel is locked, its conten

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Filing a Complaint

Most criminal prosecutions begin with the filing of a criminal complaint against someone. The U.S. Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure specify how this is to be done and what should be in the complaint. An improperly worded complaint could delay prosecution and even result in difficulty convicting t

Food Pantry Requirements in Illinois

Illinois food pantries must follow certain guidelines to operate properly.bachelor shopping image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.comNearly 10 percent of all Illinois households face food insecurity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These households are unsure that they...

How to Report Extortion

Extortion is defined as an attempt to obtain money or property by threat.The act of extortion requires at least two participants: the extortionist and the potential victim. For a threat to meet the criminal threshold of extortion, the act must occur simultaneously with the transfer of property or m

Environmental Problems in New Jersey

Corporate dumping is a big cause of pollution in New Jersey.pollution image by Joseph Chiapputo from Fotolia.comWhile New Jersey has legislation to protect the environment from pollution, the laws are frequently not followed or ignored by companies and individuals. Fines for polluting...

RNC Food Stamp Qualifications

The food stamp program was made permanent in 1964.Taiwan - Food market / Asian Food image by St??phan SZEREMETA from Fotolia.comOn August 6, 2010, Congress rededicated $14 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps. SNAP food...

IRS Tax Rules for Retirees

Even in retirement, individuals still need to deal with IRS tax rules.tax forms image by Chad McDermott from Fotolia.comFrom regulations regarding early withdrawals from retirement accounts to tax laws on pensions and Social Security, there are many Internal Revenue Service rules that...

What is a Will

A last will and testament is a legal document. It lists all of the maker's final wishes regarding how his properties will be managed and distributed after his death. The maker of a will is re

Statute of Limitations for False Imprisonment in California

False imprisonment is a civil wrong that involves holding someone against their will. It is also a crime under the California Penal Code, and an element of human trafficking. Statutes of limitations in general restrict the time period in which a case can be initiated for a particular cause of action