ERISA Law

The 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 […]

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Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes

Following 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 […]

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Nepotism

The 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. […]

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Misappropriation

Misappropriation 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 […]

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Labor Union

The 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 […]

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