Do I Qualify Under the Longshoreman's Act or the Jones Act?

What are the Longshore Act and the Jones Act? The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, was enacted in 1927 for the purpose of providing at least temporary compensation to injured offshore workers (and amended later to include onshore…

3 Whistleblower Claims that Changed History

Thousands of citizens observe wrongdoing everyday. Many remain indifferent, many look the other way for fear of economical and social repercussions in the event that they oppose the system. However, a few step forward and bring the offenses…

Sample Form | Part Time Employment Agreement

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Sample Part Time Employment Agreement [ This Agreement differs from the Full Time employment agreement in that it does not provide benefits to employees ] [date][Company Name] Date: ________________ [employee name] [employee address] VIA…

Sample Form | Full Time Employment Agreement

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Sample Full Time Employment Agreement [ Full Time employment Agreement] [date] [employee name] [employee address] VIA [PERSONAL DELIVERY or MAIL Dear [employee]: We are pleased to offer you a position with [company name].…

Missouri Senate Bill 8

The stated intent of Missouri's Senate Bill 8 is to restore the original purpose of the state's workers compensation statutes, which was to make workers compensation the exclusive remedy for injuries that occur in the workplace.