employment law

dependent

Dependent has multiple legal meanings. Generally, “dependent” refers to an individual who relies on support from another individual and usually cannot exist or sustain themselves independently without the aid or support of someone else....

dependents benefits

Dependents benefits are social security proceeds which may be received by those who rely on the primary recipient’s income. Dependents benefits often take the form of survivor benefits, although in some circumstances dependents may receive...

disability benefits

Overview:

Disability benefits refers to money available from the government for people with disabilities. These benefits are available under Title II of the Social Security Act as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI...

disability law

Disability law refers to laws related to individuals with disabilities; specifically, these laws protect disabled individuals from certain kinds of discrimination. Disability laws are particularly concerned with employment, housing, education...

discharge

A discharge is the extinguishment or release of a legal obligation or duty. For example, a discharge of the payment of a debt means you are no longer legally obligated to pay the debt. See bankruptcy.

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electronic surveillance

Overview

Electronic surveillance is the acquisition of information by an electronic, mechanical, or other surveillance device of the contents of any wire or electronic communication, under circumstances in which a party to the communication...

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique nine-digit number assigned to U.S. business entities. The EIN is also known as Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or Federal Tax Identification Number (FTIN). An EIN is unique to...

employment

Overview

Employment law is a broad area encompassing all areas of the employer/employee relationship. Employment law consists of thousands of federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions. Many employment laws (such...

Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

Employment Authorization Document (EAD) (commonly known as a work permit) is a document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows certain aliens to work legally in the U.S. for the time period in which the...

employment discrimination

Overview:

Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age by employers. Discriminatory practices include bias in hiring, promotion...

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