You have probably heard the term “bad faith” bandied around a lot. Whether in legal dramas, on the news or elsewhere. The term is not just jargon or a useless term in legal circles; companies have an obligation to treat you in good faith in their dealings.…
There are many laws in place federally to make sure that employers treat their employees justly. Employees have rights, and employers must recognize this. In fact, so many of the laws in place for employees and employers come from the Fair Labor Standards Act, which was passed federally and encompasses the whole United States.…
If you’ve watched TV dramas set in a courtroom environment, you might have heard the term “bad faith” used in legal proceedings. You may have heard or even used the term conversationally regarding an insurer, policy limits, or an insurance claim.…
If you are still not being paid by your employer, even after you have made a complaint, you have every right to sue. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers have to follow certain laws and respect their employees’ rights. Employees must be paid for work that they have done and they must be paid in a timely manner; otherwise, employees are entitled to workers’ compensation.…
If you are looking to settle a personal injury case in court, there are so many factors that you should be aware of. First of all, all personal injury cases are unique and different. It could depend on the attorney-client relationship, the personal injury lawyer or law firm, the settlement offer including special damages, the type of accident settlement, the medical expenses, or even how the person was injured as well as the physical injury.…