The average person sometimes does not understand the legal consequences of their actions. To deal with that, the law has several "built-in" procedures to protect the average citizen from making mistakes of serious legal consequence.For example, many of us are familiar...
Renting property usually means putting down a security deposit. It is meant to be returned at the end of the rental period, with deductions taken out for any damage caused. Security deposits are so common that they usually never cause a problem when a property is...
Many couples choose to have joint accounts where both spouses contribute funds. A joint account allows each of them to deposit and access those funds. Some spouses contribute equally, while other times, one spouse contributes more or even all of the funds. But what...
New Jersey regulations generally require that someone must be terminated from their job in order to get unemployment compensation. There are circumstances, though, that allow for someone who quit his job voluntarily to still receive that benefit. You can still be...
Having your own business can be a rewarding endeavor and a step that many people dream about. But the rules about paying employees are not always clear. For example, if a worker works more than a 40 hour work week, is he/she automatically entitled to overtime? Let's...
One of the aspects of American culture that first shocks tourists is tipping. In many countries, tipping is not a natural part of a cab ride, hotel assistance, or a meal at a restaurant. The tip is considered to be factored into the bill. Most people in the U.S. don't...
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