The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Following is the case brief for Sherbert v. Verner, United States Supreme Court, (1963) Case summary for Sherbert v. Verner: Sherbert was fired because she could not work on Saturday’s for religious reasons. She subsequently filed for unemployment benefits with the state and was denied. Sherbert appealed the state courts decision’s claiming that her denial for unemployment benefits was unconstitutional. […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Hammer v. Dagenhart, United States Supreme Court, (1918) Case summary for Hammer v. Dagenhart: After Congress passed the Keating-Owen Act (the Act), which prevented the sale of goods made by children under a certain age, Dagenhart, a father of two minor boys, brought suit claiming the Act was unconstitutional. Specifically, Dagenhart alleged that Congress did […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Lochner v. New York, United States Supreme Court, (1905) Case summary for Lochner v. New York: Lochner was a bakery owner and permitted employees to work over the 10-hour statutory limit. After receiving two fines, Lochner brought suit, claiming the statutes violated the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause. The Supreme Court held that states […]
Read moreUltra vires is a Latin phrase that translates to “beyond the powers.” This means that someone is acting beyond the scope of the authority or power that is granted to him by law, contract, or agreement. Ultra vires is opposite from intra vires, which is Latin for “within the powers.” If someone needs the legal authority to do something, and […]
Read moreProprietary information is information that a company wishes to keep secret. This type of information can include everything from a recipe, to a specific formula, or a design plan that is used to make a company’s products. It can also extend to a company’s salary structure, employment contracts, and marketing plans. An example of proprietary information, in some cases, might […]
Read moreThe “right to work” idea is a principle that affirms that every American has the right to work without being forced to join a labor union. The National Right to Work Committee advocates for every citizen to have the right to join a union, but that they must not be made to feel obliged to do so. A union is […]
Read moreQuid pro quo harassment is a workplace situation wherein a manager promises an employee, or potential employee, something in exchange for a sexual favor. Examples of quid pro quo harassment situations involve a manager promising an employee a job, a raise, or a promotion in exchange for a sexual favor. Managers may also promise the employee that he or she […]
Read moreResidual income is income that a person continues to make after the work he has put into a project has been completed. Residual income is different from linear income in that linear income refers to someone’s salary. Salaries are paid based on the number of hours someone works in the present, rather than the royalties someone can earn on work […]
Read moreThe term “flagrant misconduct” is used to describe behavior that is extremely, obviously, and/or purposefully improper. Examples of flagrant misconduct include a store employee taking photos of customers as they change in the dressing room, or an employee who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while operating a company vehicle. Both of these acts are illegal, and outrageous. […]
Read moreA general contractor is the main contractor on a construction project. His responsibility is to ensure that the project is completed according to the client’s specifications, as well as in compliance with the law. Construction contractors often hire subcontractors in order to get the work done effectively and on time. Projects can include everything from the construction of a new […]
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