Most of us are used to and unconsciously accept the fact that we are being monitored in our jobs. The level of monitoring greatly depends on the type of employment. For example, mom and pop shops are less likely to strictly monitor their employees than, say, the Pentagon. If you work in an office job…
The ABA has several conferences dedicated to the discussion of ADR in 2020. Opinions keep coming in about the effectiveness of ADR strategies based on the two sides involved. The new year brings small changes to alternative dispute resolution that won’t rock the foundation. It’s still worth mentioning, as ongoing disputes from previous years are…
Changes are inevitable, and the question that remains is how will you adapt? The main change is that the government is adjusting the reference period that determines the average week’s pay. This adjustment is that the reference period is extended from 12 weeks to 52 weeks, and it will be implemented on the 6th of…
While it seems like a lifetime ago that cryptocurrencies made their debut onto the world stage, in the eyes of the economy and modern times, it’s still rather a new concept that’s been put into practice. However, governments of countries around the world have been unable to currently keep up with the fast-evolving industry and…
Visiting the United States of America can be truly exciting. There’s a lot to see and do. The Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, museums and a whole lot more. But if you find that you or another non-US citizen want to extend your stay or even immigrate to the country, there are…
If you might be wondering how EB-5 Visa came to being, then you should pay attention to this because it’s going to help you understand it much better. EB-5 was brought to light in 1990 by the United States Congress. Its main aim was to welcome foreign investors into the United States so that they…
In the November 2018 midterms, legalizing marijuana a was on the ballot in four states. The ballot initiative only failed in North Dakota, a clear indication of the public appetite for legalization. Increasing Public Appetite In every other instance, the initiatives were a success. Michigan legalized recreational marijuana use and the public in Utah and…
Smoking is still the number one preventable cause of death in America, killing nearly 500,000 people annually. For that reason, the FDA originally made a push for vaporizing and e-cigarette use, as the harm was linked more to the burning of tobacco than it was to ingesting nicotine. Since then we have experienced what the…
On November 7th, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) took steps to bring an end to what is commonly known as the 80-20 rule for tipped employees. Under the rule, employers could pay workers that regularly earn more than $30 in tips a lower base wage. The tips would form a ‘tip credit’ and top…
As cryptocurrency is continuing to take roots in most parts of the world and more and more people are getting interested in it. Regulators, retailers, and investors have begun to keep an eye on the industry. Surprisingly, people are not just looking at cryptocurrency. They want to keep updated with the crypto-space, which has continued…