NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

There are legal consumers out there who don’t want you, you know. There is a subset of DIY legal consumers that want legal information, advice and services -- but, they don’t want to pay a lawyer for those items, because they think that lawyers are too expensive, and because they think that they can do a passable job on their own. In certain instances, they’re probably right -- on both counts.

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A People's Choice

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Sometimes people sign divorce agreements on a whim simply to end their marriage as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, once these agreements become official judgments by the court, they cannot be changed. However, under certain rare circumstances, the court may agree to a modification in a property division provision from a divorce agreement. To read the complete article, please click on the link Changing Property Division in a California Divorce Agreement – Requirements and Statute on Lim

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SAV Paralegal Services

OCTOBER 13, 2020

An employer in Ontario is permitted by law to terminate an employee without cause from their job for various reasons, but only if they provide notice of termination ahead of time or payment in lieu of notice often referred to as severance pay or termination pay. A wrongful dismissal in Ontario occurs when an employer terminates an employee without providing them advanced notice of termination or appropriate severance pay in lieu of notice.

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Open Law Lab

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Here is a terrific visual guide for all those making legal aid, court, or government help websites. It is from the Gov.UK team, and it lays out key principles and design patterns for more accessible websites and apps. Thanks to Nora al-Haider for the recommendation! This set of posters will be going up next to my work desk. Any digital service team can benefit from this simple, direct guidance — and the team who made them in the UK are looking for any further feedback or additions.

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SAV Paralegal Services

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Your employer says they have to lay you off or asks you to work fewer hours “until things pick up.” Learn your rights if you're laid off from work. General Rule: lay-off is illegal. Generally speaking, an employer can not lay you off whenever they want as it would be a breach of the employment contract and as such he shall give you a notice of termination or a payment in lieu of such notice.

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SAV Paralegal Services

OCTOBER 13, 2020

How do I know if my severance pay or termination pay is fair? There are a lot of myths, misconceptions, and misinformation when it comes to your employment entitlements in Ontario. There is no greater area of confusion than determining how to calculate severance pay or termination pay when an individual is terminated. As an employment Paralegal, there are many formulas both employees and employers should use when calculating entitlements – one week per year of service, one month per year, and so

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A People's Choice

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Believe it or not, a single "bad" divorce form can result in a slowed or even dismissed proceeding! Fortunately, you can follow the tips in this article to avoid outdated and improper DIY legal documents. Plus, learn how A People's Choice can ensure your divorce paperwork is accurate and complete before you submit it to the court. To read the complete article, please click on the link Consumer Warning!

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