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Understanding Work-for-hire, Consulting and Employment Agreements

What's the difference between a Work for Hire Agreement, a Consultant Agreement, and an Employment Agreement? If you aren't sure, don't worry. Most people don't fully understand the subtle differences between each and even more frequently, use the terms interchangeably.
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Reporting OSHA Violations

The occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) is responsible for worker safety and health protection. OSHA recommends that employees try to resolve safety and health issues first by reporting them to their supervisors. However, employees can complain to OSHA at any time.
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Important Facts About Non Disclosure Agreements

Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) forms are often referred to as Confidentiality Agreement forms. Any time you are sharing confidential information with another party, it is a good idea to have them sign a Non Disclosure Agreement prior to having access to the information.
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San Francisco, California
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should a consulting or independent contractor agreement include?
Your contract should include: term (duration) of agreement, fees for services, schedule and deadline, confidentiality provisions, a non-compete clause, and consequences for breach of contract.

What makes a job termination wrongful?
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for illegal reasons. These include: discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of contract, breach of labor law, and retaliation.

What is workers' compensation?
Worker's compensation is a form of insurance that provides payments to employees who are injured in the course of employment no matter who is at fault. In return for these payments, the employee agrees not to sue the employer for personal injury.