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September 29, 2015

What is Employment Law?

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What is Employment Law?

Employment law governs the rights and duties between employers and workers. Also referred to as labor law, these rules are primarily designed to keep workers safe and make sure they are treated fairly, although laws are in place to protect employers’ interests as well. Employment laws are based on federal and state constitutions, legislation, administrative rules, and court opinions. A particular employment relationship may also be governed by contract.

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September 29, 2015

12 Simple Steps to an Estate Plan

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A checklist to help you take care of your family by making a will, power of attorney, living will, funeral arrangements, and more.

1. Make a will.

In a will, you state who you want to inherit your property and name a guardian to care for your young children should something happen to you and the other parent. For more information, see The Simple Will: No Frills, No Fuss, No Anxiety or create an Online Will.

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September 29, 2015

Chapter 13 – Bankruptcy Basics

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Background

A chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earner’s plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under this chapter, debtors propose a repayment plan to make installments to creditors over three to five years. If the debtor’s current monthly income is less than the applicable state median, the plan will be for three years unless the court approves a longer period “for cause.” (1) If the debtor’s current monthly income is greater than the applicable state median, the plan generally must be for five years. In no case may a plan provide for payments over a period longer than five years. 11 U.S.C. § 1322(d). During this time the law forbids creditors from starting or continuing collection efforts.

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About Gerth Law Office, LLC

The Gerth Law Office is committed in providing our clients the kind of legal representation that they deserve.

We are committed to our clients and we take pride in helping our clients in what ever legal situation they find themselves in. We treat our clients the way we ourselves would want to be treated.

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The information at The Gerth Law Office, LLC web site is intended for general informational purposes only and not as specific legal advice. Use of this site is not intended to and does not in any way establish an attorney-client relationship. Visitors to this site should seek professional legal counsel regarding their specific matters. Attorney Philip Gerth would be pleased to speak with interested parties, but he can only represent clients where he is licensed to practice, and where no other bar to representation exists. If the information provided by this website does not comply with the legal or ethical requirements of a particular user’s state or country, we may be unable to represent you.

Although we are a general practice law firm, we may be considered a debt relief agency because we help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

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