Definition of Mass Separation Agreement When large groups of employees experience the same outcome from an employment decision, an employer will want to use a different document than an Individual Release to document an individual employee’s agreement about the same outcome. This document is known as a Mass Separation Agreement.A […]
Is It Essential to Notarize a Contract? The Basics
What Does Notarization Mean? Notarization is the process by which a public official, known as a notary public, verifies that signatures on documents are legitimate. The notary is authorized to perform a number of official acts such as certifying documents, taking depositions, and administering oaths. For the purposes of this […]
Get to Know Exit Agreements: Best Practices and Insights
Exit Agreement for a Company: What is it? Exit Agreements are agreements between two or more parties relating to the cessation of a professional relationship. Those parties can either be employees and their employer or they can relate to the break-up of a business partnership or joint venture. Regardless of […]
Understanding the Owner Operator Lease Agreement in Trucking
Owner Operator Lease Agreement Defined Owner Operator Lease Agreements are agreements that govern the relationship between a trucking company or freight broker and an Owner Operator. These contracts are designed to allow trucking companies to utilize independent contractors (Owner Operators) without subjecting trucking companies to liability as a "joint employer." […]
Making a Florida Breach of Contract Complaint: A Template and Guide
What You Need to Know About Florida’s Breach of Contract Statute In Florida, a breach of contract occurs when one party to a legally enforceable contract fails to perform its contractual obligations to the other party to the contract. For example, if one party to a contract agrees to perform […]
How to Understand Legal Guardianship for Your Elderly Parent: A Complete Guide
What Does It Mean to Have Legal Guardianship? Guardianship refers to the judicially created power and duty to make decisions for a person who is deemed incapable of making those decisions. Legal guardianship can therefore be either over the specific property of a minor child, known as their estate, or […]
How to Prevail in a Mold Injury Lawsuit
Mold Injury Lawsuits Explained Mold injury cases typically arise from the "sick building syndrome," where occupants of a building experience health problems due to mold exposure resulting in persistent irritation of the mucous membranes, headaches, fatigue, and general malaise. The indoor air temperature and ventilation rate strongly affect the health […]
Decoding Illinois Contract for Deed Templates: A Comprehensive Guide
What is a contract for deed? A contract for a deed is a contract between a buyer and seller respected the sale of a single family home. The seller retains title to the property until the end of the contract for deed period. However, the seller is simply holding on […]
Are Awards From a Court Subject to Tax?
Categories of Jury and Court Awards Compensatory Court AwardsAs a general rule, court awards compensating for personal loss, such as economic damages from a car, truck or motorcycle accident or a dog bite, and even pain and suffering, are not subject to income tax. In many personal injury settlements or […]
Mastering Eforms Lease Agreements: The Ultimate Guide
What You Need to Know About Eforms Lease Agreements As technology continues to transform the way we engage in business, the real estate industry is no exception. Especially in relation to the development and leasing of commercial property, eforms lease agreements have emerged as a significant and widely used tool, […]