When a person feels like they are on a sinking ship they often feel like they need to clear the deck of legal problems. That feeling is understandable and may be workable. Each individual
Clearing the Deck of Legal Problems
March 5th, 2015Dealing with Nagginf Legal Difficulties
March 5th, 2015Avoiding the inevitable only leads to deeper difficulties in the future. When faced with a legal problem whether it be criminal, civil or deep debt it is best to address it right away. A first good step is to review the factual situation and assess what needs to be done. When dealing with debt problems go over your income, financial obligations, monthly expenses and property. If you have money problems due to bodily injury caused by someone else, employment difficulties causing financial problems, loss of a job or business failings you need to figure out what to do to alleviate the pressure. Questions often asked are can I make corrections in the situation on my own, negotiate with an aggrieved person or do I need civil litigation to find relief? If facing a criminal charge you need to address that as well. There are ways to remedy financial situations if a person keeps a positive mind set. One remedy for debt problems is whether filing bankruptcy would be appropriate. You are going to have to review whether you meet standards for a chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. Meeting with a qualified Minnesota lawyer can help you assess your situation. A meeting can be arranged at a Minnesota law firm that handles the type of legal situation that you face. If you have several legal matters it is important that you meet with an attorney who concentrates in the legal areas that you interested in discussing. If however, you have a single concern such as a unlawful discharge of your job and/or retaliation for whistleblowing you should consider setting up an appointment with a Minnesota employment attorney who concentrates in employee rights. A Minnesota lawyer can discuss the relevant problems faced through employment including bullying, breach of contract, retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination of employment. At that meeting it is a sound idea to cover all the financial and related concerns that are making you interested in seeking a particular relief whether it involves employment, family, complex litigation, defense of a criminal charge, business legal help, Chapter 7 or chapter 12 relief. The lawyer from a Minneapolis law firm can go over your factual circumstances and related documents to help you evaluate your best remedy. It is important not to hide anything from the lawyer at the interview you should discuss any employee difficulties that you thing have caused the legal problems, business setbacks, bad investments, over-extended credit, an adjustable-rate mortgage that has become difficult or impossible to pay, past due mortgage or other past due secured debt obligations, unpaid car loans, creditor harassment, foreclosure, loss of income, medical bills, divorce or other related concerns.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Have you been the victim of fraud?
December 30th, 2011A person
Dealing with debt pressures
December 28th, 2011Debt pressures can undermine a person
Avoiding post job loss financial problems
December 28th, 2011Employees often fall into the trap of believing that everything will be all right, no matter what, if they just do their job.
Inattention to finances is never a sound business strategy
December 27th, 2011
Failing To Recognize The Importance Of Employees
December 25th, 2011Many business leaders have fallen into the trap of looking at employees as liabilities rather than assets. This viewpoint neglects what builds and sustains a business namely its employees while sowing the seeds for future problems such as labor unrest, employment claims, lower productivity and even the risk of bankruptcy. A myriad of legal problems are brought about by management neglecting to understand that its employees are a tremendous asset that can build good will and resulting profits. Neglecting to understand their importance starts a business on the slippery slope to deep problems. Often civil litigation against a business is based upon a failure to nurture and build its employees strengths and by proper training, supervision and encouragement of good habits and positive feedback. When employees feel neglected and/or unfairly treated it is difficult for them to be productive. Similarly when they are not properly trained or demoralized by discrimination, harassment or retaliation it is hard to avoid a weakening of performance by them which can lead to problems for a business. Instead of recognizing the importance of employees some businesses wrongly view workers as liabilities that can be cut by terminating jobs. In some cases employees who have reported suspected violations of law at the workplace have been punished. An employer who fails to correct reported problems but instead attacks the reporting worker only worsens the existing difficulty. Some employers have created a hidden agenda of not only wrongfully terminating employees who are whistleblowers but falsely accused them of bad conduct as not only a basis for the termination, but to hurt the employee’s credibility and future career. Another harmful practice of some employers is not to recognize the importance of having experienced workers. Instead these employers view older workers as a great liability based upon the fallacious thinking that Older workers have established higher salaries and benefits that if cut will make the business more profitable. Losing experienced workers not only cuts down on productivity but creates other problems as well. Minority employees can sometimes be the target for a business who fails to recognize the importance of workers. Employees who may be classified by the employer as having a minority status may also be vulnerable for wrongful discharge of employment. Rather than admit that it is necessary to cut employees and run the risk of either a breach of contract or discrimination claim by an employee, the employer creates a false accusation against the employee as a pre-textual basis for the termination of that employee’s job. A positive work environment that aims to build a strong and happy work force is an excellent safeguard to protect a business from a number of different potential financial and legal problems. When a business is experiencing legal related problems it is a sound idea to contact a law firm that provides legal service for the type of difficulty involved in the situation. An appointment should be set up to meet with a licensed lawyer who can advise on applicable legal rights and responsibilities. Fair business practices and being law abiding are important to the success of any business.
This article does not give legal advice and is not intended to give legal advice. The reading of this article does not establish an attorney-client relationship or substitute for consulting with a licensed lawyer.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Can My Boss Fire Me For No Reason?
December 24th, 2011A common question that employees raise is can their employer fire them under a particular set of circumstances? To answer a question like this it takes knowing all the facts, what contracts may be in effect and the applicable law for a particular jurisdiction. Each state has its own employment laws. In general the belief that an employer can fire a person anytime with or without reason tends to be in inaccurate. The right to fire an employee may generally be weakened by a number of factors such as if there is a contract in effect, if the firing is based on retaliation for reporting a suspected violation of law or based upon illegal discrimination. An employee should not take for granted that his employer can do anything he, she or it wants to do, but rather consult with a licensed lawyer. An experienced employment lawyer may be able to provide helpful information to a person who is concerned with being fired or already has been fired. The termination of an employee may be based on a hidden agenda of the employers. Some employers retaliate against employees by not only terminating their employment but falsely accusing the employee of bad conduct as not only a basis for the termination, but to hurt the employee’s credibility and future career. Employers also sometimes find that their business may be experiencing financial pressures and figure that firing an employee will save the cost of paying wages and benefits. Older workers who have established higher salaries and benefits may be especially vulnerable to this type of termination of employment. Employees who may be classified by the employer as having a minority status may also be a target for losing their job by being wrongfully fired. Instead of admitting the need to cut down staff and run the risk of either a breach of contract or discrimination claim by an employee, the employer creates a false accusation against the employee as a pre-textual basis for the termination of that employee’s job. An employee who faces what appears to be an unreasonable firing should take immediate steps to have his or her situation investigated and evaluated to determine his or her legal rights. Time is of the essence in dealing with legal matters so an employee should not hesitate to consult with a lawyer where there are potential legal problems at the workplace including being fired. An aggrieved employee should contact a law firm who handles employment matters and set up an appointment to meet an employment attorney to discuss the situation and get answers to troubling legal questions. If an employee is experiencing severe financial difficulties it is a sound idea to make an appointment to consult with a licensed lawyer who is experienced in handling debt relief. Some law firms have attorneys who handle both employment legal matters and provide bankruptcy services. In meeting with a bankruptcy attorney a debtor can learn what laws may be available to help deal with financial pressures. At a meeting with a bankruptcy attorney there can be a discussion and evaluation of the potential for qualifying for bankruptcy.
This article does not give legal advice and is not intended to do so. The reading of this article does not establish an attorney-client relationship or substitute for consulting with a licensed lawyer.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Troubled By Debt Pressures
December 23rd, 2011Debt pressures can become such a burden that they interfere with a person’s ability to cope with other daily needs. When this happens a consumer often thinks seriously about pursuing bankruptcy. This type of debt relief does have specific requirements that must be met. Not every person who is deep in debt may automatically meet these requirements to declare bankruptcy. It is important for a consumer who is interest in bankruptcy to understand that the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, also known as BAPCPA and passed in 2005, established a means test to help debtors determine if they are eligible to file a bankruptcy. The purpose of this test is also to determine who may be able to repay some of their debt and who will need many of their debts to be discharged. The bankruptcy means test is not just a matter of plugging in numbers. This test requires careful calculations and thorough analysis of a debtor
Financial Problems Related To Litigation
December 2nd, 2011
There are many drains on a business