The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Overtime law requires employers to pay employees a higher rate when they work beyond a designated number of hours. Governed on both the state and federal levels, the law ensures employees receive fair compensation for the hours they work. In general, the law excludes employees who perform specific types of job duties. To explore this concept, consider the following overtime […]
Read moreThe Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or “ERISA Law,” is a law that institutes the standards for pension plans that private companies in the U.S. provide for their employees. For example, the ERISA Law contains all the tax effects that can occur during transactions involving employee benefits plans. The ERISA Law functions as a protection for those who […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes, 564 U.S. 338 (2011) Case Summary of Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes: Several employees of Wal-Mart sued the company on behalf of the 1.5 million women employees, claiming gender discrimination The District Court certified the class and the Ninth Circuit affirmed. The U.S. Supreme Court reversed. It found that it was […]
Read moreThe term “nepotism” describes the act of showing favoritism toward family members, particularly through the hiring of a family member for a particular job. An example of nepotism is in the acts of the 45th to the U.S. in appointing his children to be members of his presidential cabinet. While this was a common practice prior to President John F. […]
Read moreThe term “hypothecation” describes the transaction a person makes when he puts up an asset as collateral but still owns that asset. A common example of this is a mortgage. While a person still owns his house, he uses the house as collateral in order to secure the bank’s approval to take out a mortgage. To explore this concept, consider […]
Read moreMisappropriation Meaning in Law The term “misappropriation” refers to the stealing of something, usually money, that was not meant for the thief, but which he used for his own personal gain. For example, misappropriation occurs when the CEO of a nonprofit organization uses monies meant for charity to pay for a luxurious vacation for himself. Another word for misappropriation […]
Read moreThe term “sexual misconduct” refers to any conduct which is sexual in nature and which is unwelcome and engaged in without consent. For example, this type of misconduct can refer to everything from unwanted groping to rape. A person can be guilty of sexual misconduct whether male or female, and such wrongdoing can even occur between two members of the […]
Read moreThe term “labor union,” also known as “trade union,” is a group of workers who form an alliance for the purpose of protecting the workers’ rights and interests. For example, a labor union works to ensure that the higher-ups treat all workers at the company fairly. Labor unions ensure workers receive what they deserve while on the job: a higher […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish, 300 U.S. 379 (1937) Case Summary of West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish: The State of Washington passed a minimum wage law for women (and minors). Elsie Parrish worked as a housekeeper in the West Coast Hotel. The Hotel did not pay Parrish the statutory minimum wage. Parrish […]
Read moreThe term “counter offer” is used to describe a situation wherein an offer is made to someone, and they make an alternative offer in return. That alternative offer is the counter offer. When a counter offer is made, the prior offer is accepted as rejected, and it is understood that the contract won’t be accepted unless the counter is accepted. […]
Read more