Refugee and asylum status are protections put into place for those who have left a different country for safety purposes and are afraid to go back. There is a slight difference between refugee status and asylum, mostly having to do with where you apply. If you are outside the United States, you apply as a refugee. If you have already made it over the US border, you apply for asylum. The following are some additional things you should know about these protections:
- Could a change in your criminal record change your life? Right now, there's a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to pass what is commonly called the "Clean Slate Act." If it passes, the law would automatically seal the criminal records of anyone who was arrested for minor marijuana-related offenses in the federal system. That could, potentially, change the lives of millions by giving them a clean record. Many people suffer problems finding housing, getting jobs, or obtaining an education because of minor criminal records.
- Too many people looking to hire a divorce lawyer just flip open service finder apps, run the scroller rapidly, and hit the screen when they want to pick something. Well, maybe it is not that random, but sometimes it seems pretty close to it. The problem with picking a divorce lawyer this way is that you are not getting someone who represents any and all specific interests that you want represented.
- The federal Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) states that it is illegal for an employer to refuse to hire you, deny you benefits, lay you off, or fire you due to the fact that you are over 40 years old. If you feel you have been discriminated against because of your age, it is time to hire a lawyer and sue the company. However, there are a few things you need to understand that could mean the company is in compliance with the law so you have no grounds for legal action.
- If you've purchased long-term disability insurance, and your claim for benefits has been denied, you'll need to act fast to protect your rights. Unlike social security disability benefits, you don't have to file an appeal before you move to the lawsuit phase. However, there are some steps you'll need to go through when filing a lawsuit for your private disability benefits. If you've received the denial letter from your private disability insurance provider, here are four steps you'll need to take right away.