#legal rights

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[lesbiansandgayssupporttheminers]

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Never accept a caution without proper legal advice.

[allthecanadianpolitics]

With more automated traffic cameras being installed across Toronto, a city committee is set to consider a move that would strip drivers of the ability to fight tickets issued by the cameras in provincial court. The report, written by staff and to be considered by the infrastructure and environment committee next week, recommends an extension to the "administrative penalty system” to include tickets issued by automated traffic cameras. If adopted, anyone ticketed by a red light camera or automated speed enforcement camera after Nov. 24, 2024 will no longer be able to fight their ticket in a provincial court. Instead, they will be directed to an administrative penalty system, headed by municipal hearing officers rather than judges.

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[chloe-doust]

Chloe Doust’s Legal Expertise: Providing Clarity in Complex Cases

Chloe Doust’s legal expertise is characterized by her deep understanding of complex legal landscapes and her unwavering commitment to providing clarity and guidance to her clients. Practicing at Gillespie Law Firm, she specializes in personal injury and consumer rights law across North Carolina, Alabama, and Minnesota. Chloe Doust’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of cases, including automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as property law disputes like unlawful eviction and consumer rights matters. Her approach is not just about litigation; it’s about advocating for the rights of individuals who may otherwise be marginalized, ensuring they have a voice and the opportunity to seek justice.

Chloe Doust’s advanced qualifications, including an LLM in International Trade Law from the Nottingham School of Law, England, equip her with the skills to navigate the complexities of both domestic and international legal issues. This background also empowers her in negotiating business contracts, drafting lease agreements, and managing the legal intricacies of her own business in South Carolina. She has a reputation for being a proactive advocate, dedicated to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.

Chloe Doust’s passion for helping people extends beyond her professional obligations. She takes on numerous pro bono cases and offers free consultations, demonstrating her commitment to making legal services accessible to all, regardless of their financial circumstances. This ethos is further reflected in her volunteer work for Baptist South Church, where she dedicates her time and legal skills to assist those in need.

With her strong foundation in both personal injury law and consumer rights, Chloe Doust is more than a legal professional—she is a trusted ally who offers clarity, compassion, and expertise in even the most complex cases. Her hands-on, client-focused approach ensures that every individual she represents receives personalized attention and the best possible legal outcome.

[dreamingofbabylon]

Listen, if you work in the US please just listen for a second.

I think it goes without saying the job market is in utter shambles. If you're working or job hunting please please please take some time to familiarize yourself with the workers rights laws in your state. We will never make headway in advancing our rights if we don't understand and advocate for the ones we have.

there are a lot of things to watch out for, but this is one many people don't seem to know about. I definitely didn't until uh. recently. (I'm not an expert, and this is not professional legal advice, I'm just sharing my experience within my own state and situation. Check your state's Department of Labor website for resources/info)

Please be aware that some jobs may try to hire you as an independent contractor. If you aren't seeking contracted work, this is a RED FLAG.

In very basic terms, and employee is your typical job. You get a W-2 at tax season, and taxes are taken out of your paycheck automatically. Your boss sets your schedule and duties, and provides the training and tools to do your job. You have no ownership of the business, and they set the rules.

If you are an independent contractor, you are essentially a business owner. You can be hired to provide a service, which is done on YOUR terms. You provide your own equipment, hire your own team, prepare your own taxes (probably a 1099), and the person paying you can't train you or tell you how to do your job.

If those criteria are not being met, but you've been hired as a contractor instead of an employee, you may have been illegally misclassified.

Why do employers do this? Basically, employees are promised certain legal rights and protections, which do not necessarily apply to independent contractors. So sometimes businesses will try to (illegally) get the best of both worlds by hiring you under their terms (setting your schedule, duties, etc) without the liability, expenses, or insurance and tax burdens of hiring an employee. Then at tax season, YOU owe the IRS a shit ton of money, and you have no writeoffs because of course you don't. you don't have business expenses for someone else's business

if you think you've been misclassified, or have experienced ANY mistreatment at work, please speak with a professional.

Talking to a lawyer may seem intimidating and expensive. But many employment lawyers offer free consults. They will hear you out for free, and tell you if you have a case.

In my personal experience, my lawyer met with me and reviewed all the evidence and info I had. They contacted my previous "employer" and their legal counsel on my behalf for free. They negotiated a settlement for me, and all I owed them was a percentage of that settlement. If they couldn't get me anything, I wouldn't have owed them anything.

These are just things I wish I had known earlier, so I'm sharing in case it can help even one person not get fucked over. Advocate for yourself. Unionize your workplace. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

[leonardomongillo]

Leonardo Mongillo - Why You Need the Best Family Law Experts in Case of Domestic Abuse

Family law is a legal practice area that deals with various legal issues related to family relationships, such as marriage, divorce, adoption, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, domestic violence, and many others. Family law varies depending on the jurisdiction, but it generally aims to protect the legal rights and interests of family members and ensure their well-being. Expert firms like the Mongillo Law Firm, hold a strong grip on the laws that come under family law, ensuring that you get the best legal help when you need it the most.

While family law may be important for a lot of different kinds of cases, it is most essential in cases that revolve around domestic violence. When you are dealing with a case of domestic violence of any kind, you need to make sure that you have the best representation in the court of law. Here are a couple of reasons why you need the most viable lawyer to represent you when you need to handle a case of domestic violence:

Security:

One of the most important reasons why you need to make sure that you get yourself the best lawyer possible for your domestic violence case is because they can help you in getting the most advanced security. You can manage to achieve protective orders from the court of law which is an important initial step when you want to take your domestic violence case to the court of law and get justice.

Find Hope:

Another major reasons why you need to make sure that you have experts like Leonardo Mongillo representing you in a domestic violence case is because they can help you get through your ordeal and find hope. A lot of people that face abuse often end up with lost hope, which is something that can lead to a loss in the court of law as well. However, the right representation can help you find a positive streak in your case.

Getting Value For Money:

When you choose the right representation in terms of the best family law experts, you can also be sure about getting value for your money. You don’t have to worry about struggling to get justice when you have the right lawyers by your side. They ensure that the case moves smoothly and that justice is delivered quickly.

Connected Cases:

If there are connected cases with the case of domestic abuse such as divorce, custody, emancipation or more, it is seen that the best lawyer can help you sail through all of it with ease. You don’t have to worry about compromising in your situation when you have the right experts to help you out in your journey to find justice.

These are some of the most essential reasons why names like the Leonardo Mongillo law firm are picked when it comes to hiring the right lawyers. These are the kinds of lawyers that Hold expertise in the arena of family law.

[bumpytoad]

I'm tired of forms of flamboyant self-expression being regulated and relegated to a very specific "time and place." I'm tired of worrying about policy changes in businesses targeting supposed "extreme" self-expression and being forced to leave public places due to discrimination. I'm tired of face paint being regarded as a safety issue regarding face obscuring/concealment as though it's not a crucial part of personal identity expression. I'm tired of school and workplace discrimination.

Not everyone who has a very flamboyant appearance wants to be a rock star or performance artist. Some of us want to practice Medicine, Law, or be a government official of some sort. Yet there are no activism or advocacy or other social movements pertaining specifically to flamboyant self-expression through appearance. Why is this? Even on Tumblr, this particular social activism issue is greatly overlooked as though it's not an important and fundamental human right.

[alwaysbewoke]

I want every single cent!

[crimsinsky]

Funeral Representative Designation

*Note not a lawyer and it can change by state* I’m putting this information out there because we almost had a huge issue because we weren’t offered up the information we needed by the people who should have brought it up. With everything going on right now in the US I want people to protect themselves.

In going through everything with the cremation there’s a document naming me the “Funeral Representative Designation” because in my state you need all immediate family members to sign off on it to do a cremation. The document means we can skip that because I have the designation. To minimize to the millionth degree there is family drama and I am legally not next of kin so despite taking care of her and living with her for 33 years I can’t make decisions without it.

Why am I being morbid in posting this?- I was thinking what if we didn’t have this and the “family” who have been no contact for decades caused problems because one of them would. Then I was thinking about some of my friends specifically my Trans friends. One of them has a bad relationship with their family and for a moment I was thinking what if something happened, they wouldn’t be treated how they would want if their parents were in charge.

Funeral Representative Designation and Medical Power of Attorney were the 2 docs we needed specifically for my state. If you are getting one done get BOTH! I will also note the crematory did not mention the Funeral Representative paperwork so they did start talking to family until I found the document.

Like I said at the start I am not a lawyer, but if you have a situation like this, I urge you to look into it at least because there is no reason why I should have been disregarded for people who were abusive, but the law isn't always on our side.

[studylaws]

Article 20 of the Indian Constitution: Safeguarding the Rights of Individuals

Introduction Article 20 of the Indian Constitution is a crucial provision that plays a significant role in safeguarding the fundamental rights of individuals. It embodies the principles of justice and fairness by ensuring protection against certain actions that may infringe upon the personal liberty of citizens. This article provides safeguards that are vital for upholding the principles of a…

[dykult]

Some transphobe kept yelling “get activated” because in California, trans women have protected access to women’s locker rooms- we’re living - they really got them activated

Turn to their hate into our advancement :)

Love it, activationconnection

[wip--work-in-progress]

Reblogging to help increase awareness!

Before January 2025:

If you are a USAmerican in a relationship that might be affected by legislation that dissolves same-sex marriages, who may no longer be recognized as next-of-kin, especially if you have children, get your rights in writing!

Your marriage certificate may not be enough to prove you have rights to make medical decisions for non-biological children or for a same-sex spouse or partner.

Go to a lawyer, get it spelled out as clearly as possible that you have a voice in emergency medical and legal situations.

[bumpytoad]

What Xenogender means to me is having a nonbinary gender identity that is based on certain experiences and concepts that are not usually associated with "gender" and tend to be considered very much outside of it, where my sense of what's attractive for myself and how I present my gender identity isn't based on the typical gender standards (maleness, femaleness, neither, femininity, masculinity, etc.) and is very much outside of it and Other -- such as looking like a creature or entity and having a highly flamboyant appearance and such. It's about Otherness, and my gender expression is an extremely important part of my Xenogender identity. I often experience Xenogender dysphoria if I am unable to wear my face paint, for instance, which is my most important and meaningful form of self-expression.

[wausaupilot]

Know your legal rights: Legal considerations when moving your parent into a nursing home

Great information for anyone who is dealing with this kind of situation, something we faced in our own family not long ago:

“Know Your Legal Rights“ is a bi-monthly column distributed by the State Bar of Wisconsin. It is sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), which connects Wisconsin residents with lawyers throughout the state. To find an attorney in your area, visit wislaw.org. By Atty. Mary Youssi Mary Youssi Your mom’s cognitive decline is becoming more evident each day. After…