Employees in Idaho have certain rights in the workplace. Unfortunately, employers might violate those rights. You should know about employer retaliation and how to handle it. What is workplace retaliation? Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an...
Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal in Idaho and elsewhere. Unfortunately, it still occurs. It’s important to recognize the signs of it. How can you identify workplace racial or other discrimination? Workplace discrimination takes on many different...
Construction contracts are sometimes terminated after a breach of contract by one party. After breach of contract, construction litigation may check if the termination was proper. Sometimes, contractors gain lost profits and other damages if the termination was...
A mechanic's lien in Idaho is filed by subcontractors and suppliers against clients who do not pay their fees. This lien, also known as a contractor's lien, places an encumbrance on a property's title. Lenders and buyers are alerted that the person is not allowed to...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) concerns unfair payments regarding minimum wages and overtime pay. If you have unpaid wages in Idaho, follow these steps to file a wage claim against your employer. Meet the deadlines Make sure your claim is made within the two-year...
In construction projects in Idaho, contractors and property owners often have to agree on several issues beforehand, such as construction schedules, deadlines and the price of the project. That's where construction contracts come in. There are different types of...
Residents of Boise and other nearby areas of Idaho may want to learn more about the ways to ensure that commercial construction goes as well as possible and construction contracts include all the fundamentals. According to Construction Review Online, there are some...
When people hear the term discrimination, they often think of the more common types such as age, race, or sex. However, religious discrimination is also a serious type of discrimination that occurs in workplaces in Idaho and around the country. What is religious...
Sadly, about one in ten pregnancies in Idaho end in miscarriages. Losing a baby in this manner can cause devastating emotional injuries with no predictable recovery time. Physical symptoms after a miscarriage typically last about two weeks, and doctors often recommend...
Buying a home sometimes comes with unpleasant surprises, including discovering the property has material defects after the closing. Other matters could be more shocking, such as discovering the seller didn't own the property. Idaho buyers that purchased title...
