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What benefits do lawyers get at work?
It would depend on whether the attorney has a private practice or is employed by a legal firm, corporation, government agency, etcetera. Attorneys who are in private practice are responsible for obtaining their own medical and malpractice coverage, setting their own holiday and vacation time, which is paid for "out of their own pockets, and also providing the benefits and "perks" that were agreed upon for members of their staff.
specific values. different people/places focus on different values. for example in Shakespeare's time, there is a value of responsibility... Hamlet is expected to answer the questions of death, "To be or not to be" reason why hamlet is so memorable
Does George W. Bush own oil companies?
No, President George W Bush does not own any oil companies personally. I think this has been a myth put into place by the left wings in the House and Senate and by the left winged media.
How many hours is full time job?
A 40 hour work week is considered full time. This is 5 days a week for 8 hours a day. According to labor laws a person who works over 40 hours should be paid over time unless it is part of the job description. An example of this is teachers. They are not paid overtime for back to school nights, open house, sports, graduation. This is because it is required as part of their job.
Many places consider anything over 30 hours a week as full time.
No but a lawyer can become a politician in time taking another course
Why do people get fired from their job?
Lack of productivity, theft, job abandonment, undesirable attitude or behavior, unethical or illegal behavior.
Answersome people get fired from their job if they called in and don't give their supervisor enough notice or their boss or if they came in late with out callingnot enough money
What are the consequences of hiring an illegal alien?
its not that easy to come here legally. the average cost is about $15,050 to become a citizen, plus monthly fees for the rest of your life as a citizen. do you think people from other countries who aren't free and who don't have jobs have that kind of money? i don't think so. even people that were born American citizens don't have that kind of money!
What were Winston Churchill's jobs?
Churchill was a politician. As such he was Prime Minister of England from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955.
Is it possible for a convicted felon to become a corrections officer?
The "criminal justice field" is pretty broad so really it just depends on what you're looking for. In general terms, yes. Though a felon will never be able to be a police officer, district attorney (in most states because they are peace officers), Coroner's investigator (same reason), etc. because they have the ability to carry a firearm which is prohibited by federal law. Fields which wouldn't require carrying a firearm a felon abosulety COULD. Though actually getting a job would be difficult....
How many hours can you work and still get unemployment?
It isn't the number of hours you work, and still be eligible for unemployment benefits, it's the amount of money you earned. Each state has its own requirements, but generally you have to earn less than the benefits to still be eligible.
What are nuns jobs in the church?
Nuns are enrolled in religious orders with various Apostolates ( missions, in the sense of career paths) It used to be fairly evenly divided between the teaching apostolate and the Health-Care hospital apostolate. At one time about half the Nursing schools in the United States fell under Religious hospital staffing . ( This was not remotely true of any other professional calling). In Hudson County alone St. Francis Hospital and St.Mary"s were both o r occupational roles- some cloistered ( extremely limited contact with the outside world were involved in making religious articles , for example including Priestly vestments. There, were in a sense ( St. Zita convent was an example, Logistics sisters in charge of distributing religious articles to chapels on ships! This was rare, most sisters were either in the teaching or health-care roles.
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Catholic AnswerThe above answer refers to Sisters, not Nuns. Nuns are usually cloistered religious and always women bound by solemn vows. Their work usually is anything that they can do in their cloister. Thus, it is usually (aside from Choir and chapel, daily recitation of the Divine Office and Mass) farming, sewing, baking. Sisters (as opposed to nuns) are religious women in simple vows, perpetual vows, etc. (i.e. NOT solemn vows). Sisters are the ones that we commonly think of as we are most familiar with them, they can teach, nurse, help at the parish, etc. Their apostolate is usually determined by the founder, although, the Ursulines, for example, were started exclusively to teach poor, young, women. They have gone far from their original vocation.Why are an employee's appearance attire and hygiene important to an employer?
these qualities demonstrate wether or not the employee has potenial for advancement
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How many hours in a work year?
(in the US) Under FLSA - 32 hours or less a week is considered part-time employment. More than 32 hours a week is considered full-time employment.
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The employer can requires as few or as many hours as it wishes, as long as it pays for all hours worked.
What is a lawyers job environment like?
Depending on his or her specialty, lawyers can either work in law offices, law libraries, courts or against a corporate backdrop. Whatever their main setting, however, most lawyers can expect to spend some time in a court of law.
How many children can you babysit legally in California?
you should get state regulations with you license, however the # is 10. you can increase that number if you take care of after school kids, then you can have more than 10 only after school hours.
What is the duties of a diplomat?
As Chief Diplomat, the President addresses relations with foreign countries. He directs foreign policy through his Secretary of State and the State Department. He may hold summit meetings with foreign leaders and draw up accords and treaties to present to the US Senate for ratification. He also has some control over the dispensing of foreign aid. He can threaten or actually order military action if negotiations stall.
What are the hours you work at deseret industries?
It all depends on when they need you. You may be asked to work any time between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday (although most stores close early on Monday). If you are interested in a job at Deseret Industries, you will have to ask the manager what your schedule would be.
What is the difference between a county and state?
A city is bigger with a bigger population and usually more high tech with big buildings and busy roads. Towns are smaller and have less population. Depending on where in the world it is in some towns there are at leat one church, one market square and smaller towns have less shops. They dont have big tall buildings usally or a lest the odd 1 or 2.
ADDED: the original difference, at least in Britain, was that a city has a cathedral, the centre of an Anglican or Catholic bishopric, or administrative region. Thus Wells, in the SW English county of Somerset, proclaims itself "England's [Britain's?] smallest city", there being a good many towns that are larger but lack a magnificent cathedral.
acts as a sort of president
The Role
As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.
The Daily Schedule
The Queen's working day begins like many people's - at her desk.
After scanning the daily British newspapers, The Queen reviews her correspondence.
Every day, 200-300 (and sometimes many more) letters from the public arrive. The Queen chooses a selection to read herself and tells members of her staff how she would like them to be answered.
This enables Her Majesty personally to see a typical cross-section of her daily correspondence. Virtually every letter is answered by staff in her Private Secretary's office or by a lady-in-waiting.
The Queen will then see, separately, two of her Private Secretaries with the daily quota of official papers and documents. This process takes upwards of an hour.
Every day of every year, wherever she is, The Queen receives from government ministers, and from her representatives in the Commonwealth and foreign countries, information in the form of policy papers, Cabinet documents, telegrams, letters and other State papers.
These are sent up to her by the Private Secretaries in the famous 'red boxes'. All of these papers have to be read and, where necessary, approved and signed.
A series of official meetings or 'audiences' will often follow. The Queen will see a number of important people.
These include overseas ambassadors and high commissioners, newly appointed British ambassadors, senior members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces on their appointment and retirement, and English bishops and judges on their appointment.
Each meeting usually lasts 10 to 20 minutes, and usually The Queen and her visitor meet alone.
The Queen may also meet a number of people who have won prizes or awards in a variety of fields such as literature or science, to present them individually with their prize.
If there is an Investiture - a ceremony for the presentation of honours and decorations - it begins at 11.00am and lasts just over an hour. The Queen usually meets around 100 people at each Investiture to present Orders, decorations and medals.
The Queen will often lunch privately. Every few months, she and The Duke of Edinburgh will invite a dozen guests from a wide variety of backgrounds to an informal lunch. Occasionally, the guest list may consist of far fewer people, such as a newly appointed or retiring Governor-General and their guest.
If The Queen is spending the morning on engagements away from her desk and other commitments, she will visit up to three venues before lunch, either alone or jointly with The Duke of Edinburgh.
On a regional visit, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh lunch with a wide variety of people in places ranging from town halls to hospitals.
In the afternoons, The Queen often goes out on public engagements.
Such visits require meticulous planning beforehand to meet the hosts' requirements.
And The Queen prepares for each visit by briefing herself on whom she will be meeting and what she will be seeing and doing.
Royal engagements are carefully selected by The Queen from a large number of invitations sent to her each year, often by the Lord-Lieutenants (The Queen's representatives in counties throughout the United Kingdom).
This helps to ensure the widest possible spread and to make effective use of The Queen's time.
If the engagement is outside London, her journeys are often by air using a helicopter or an RAF aircraft.
The Queen carries out around 430 engagements (including audiences) a year, to meet people, open events and buildings, unveil plaques and make speeches.
Such engagements can include visits to schools, hospitals, factories, military units, art galleries, sheltered accommodation for elderly people, hostels for the homeless, local community schemes in inner city areas, and other British and Commonwealth organisations.
The Queen regularly goes out for the whole day to a particular region or city. If the visit is a busy one, or if it lasts more than a day, then The Queen will travel overnight on the Royal Train.
The Duke of Edinburgh will often accompany The Queen on such visits; when this happens, they will carry out some engagements jointly and others separately to ensure that the maximum number of people and organisations can be visited.
The Queen may end the afternoon seeing a number of Government ministers in a meeting of the Privy Council.
The Queen's working day does not stop at the end of the afte
The queen's role in life is to rule the kingdom and live with her own servants. Also to make sure everybody in the kingdom is safe and is doing everything they need to do.It is also to protect the people in the kingdom.
How long does a urine drug test take?
Not very long at all, depending on whether or not you have a shy bladder. Typically, you will spend more time on the paperwork and formalities than on the actual urination. I have been in and out of a random test in less than five minutes. Of course, if the test is for cause and/or mandated, there may be more requirements, such as a physical exam to make sure you are not attempting to compromise the test. It depends on the particular situation.
What should you consider when hiring a Family Law Attorney?
One of the most important decisions you will need to make is choosing an attorney to work with you in attaining your goals. Your success in and out of the courtroom is crucially dependent upon the skills of your attorney. The outline below is intended to serve as a guide to consider in finding and working with a good attorney (male or female).
A) Interview several attorneys before you make a final selection. The attorney needs to learn about you and your case, and you need to learn all you can about the attorney's qualifications. Often you will be paying for the attorney's time during this visit so it is a good idea to interview with all questions written down (especially items that you are unsure about).
B) In selecting those attorneys to interview, start with those recommended by people or organizations familiar with Family Law court system. In California, may be listed in the Yellow Pages under "Family Law, Board Certified". Law is like any other profession: it is highly specialized. An attorney who devotes most of his practice to Family Law will usually be more familiar with the system and skilled at dealing with it.
C) Most initial interviews with attorneys are scheduled for 30 minutes. This is not nearly enough time for an attorney to go over all the facts of your case. What you should do during this initial interview is spend your 30 minutes finding out about the attorneys qualifications to be your attorney. If you are comfortable with the attorney and believe him/her to be well qualified, you may wish to schedule a second longer interview to go into the details of your case. This interview will probably take a couple of hours and you should expect to pay the attorney for the second interview even if the attorney did not charge you for the initial interview. Many attorneys do not charge for an initial 30 minute interview. Others charge a reduced rate for an initial interview. We do not recommend paying more than $100 for an initial 30 minute interview.
A) Can I relate well to this attorney?
# First, you need to briefly explain your situation. What do you want to achieve and what are the facts that may help or hinder you.? Do not keep any secrets from an attorney and try not to exaggerate or present a biased picture. It is a good idea to write a two page synopsis of your situation and goals. You should give this synopsis, along with your last paycheck stub, last federal income tax return, and any court documents that you have to the attorney a couple of days in advance of your interview. That way the attorney can be more prepared for your interview. (Give copies of the above documents to the attorney - not originals.) # Be especially conscious of what your "gut" feelings toward the attorney are. If your gut tells you that you don't like the attorney or that he is not interested in your case, you probably shouldn't hire him. B) What is his/her background and experience in family law?
# Ask him about his scholastic background. Do you really want to hire an attorney who finished last in his class? # What portion of his recent practice is devoted to Family Law? The best family law attorneys devote at least 75% of their practice to family law. Don't hire an attorney who devotes less than 50% of his practice to family law. # How many contested custody/visitation cases has he handled? # How many for fathers? Mothers? # How many cases actually went to court or were presented to a jury? (Note: Only in Texas do custody cases go to jury trials.) # How many joint custody cases were handled? # What success has he had in settling cases out of court and how were those settled? # What success has he had in court? (Try to determine if he only takes sure winners. It is easy to inflate the record if one takes only cases where the other parent borders on unfitness, or is uninterested, or where the opposing lawyer is unskilled). # Ask if he is particularly familiar with the quirks and biases of the judges and court in the county where you wish to file. # Is he Board Certified in Family Law? (If your state has such a designation) Board certification usually (but not always) indicates an increased interest in family law and awareness of new changes and trends. # Ask if he is a member of any professional association. (The State Bar may have a family law section). # Ask about his experience in dealing with expert testimony. (Psychologist, psychiatrist, social workers, physicians). Ask your attorney about the DSM-IV (Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders - 4th Edition). If the attorney is not familiar with the DSM-IV, he probably doesn't have the necessary background in mental health matters to expertly cover a child custody case or child abuse case. # Ask about his experience with tax implications of a decree (child support, community property). # Ask him if there is a way in which his clients may be in touch with him outside of his office hours for emergencies only. A) Hiring a good attorney will be expensive. However, retaining a mediocre one may be even more expensive to you in the long run, so do not try to economize unnecessarily. The final decree could influence your relationship with your children for years to come. Depending upon your area, you should expect to pay at least $100 per hour for a family law attorney on up to as much as $400 per hour. A basic retainer fee in a child custody case should cover about 25 hours of the attorney's time so multiply the attorney's hourly rate by 25 to get an idea of how much a retainer fee should be. Before going into see an attorney you need to develop a budget of how much you can spend on the case. Most custody cases that go all the way to trial will take a minimum of 50 hours of an attorney's time. If you can't cover the fees for 50 hours of the attorney's time, you should consider whether or not you can afford this attorney in the long run. If you cannot afford the attorney to handle all of your case, consider hiring the best qualified attorney that you interview to be a consultant in your case and pay him for his time as you go along. See related link for specific interview questions.
# Ask the attorney how much she/he charges per hour for attorney and support staff (i.e. paralegal, secretary) time. Is there a non-refundable retainer? Note than even with refundable retainer's you will not get any money back for the amount of time the attorney and his staff spends on your case before your attorney-client relationship ends. # Ask about extra charges and what they include. (i.e. discovery costs, expert witness fees, etc.). # Ask for an estimate of how much work and money will be required to successfully present or negotiate your case. Total cost is difficult since it may depend heavily on factors largely outside of your own or his control. # The temptation to settle for a flat fee may be high, but we suggest a monthly bill for the services performed. It provides you with a check on what your attorney is doing on your case each month. Ask about extending payments out over a period of time. # You should ask for an employment contract in which both the attorney's and your own rights and responsibilities are clearly defined. a. It should cover the fee schedule and accounting records for time expended.
b. Costs of hiring experts and other attorneys.
c. Grounds under which she/he may withdraw from your case.
d. Grounds for your terminating the contract.
e. Exactly what services are covered (i.e. will this contract also cover an appeal, if necessary?).
f. Read the contract very carefully and if you have any questions, ask. You may be able to negotiate other terms.
=== === === === A) After the interview, you may check out the attorney's reputation with other clients, attorneys and people familiar with the family law system. Check with the local bar association to see if any grievances have been filed against him. If so, be sure to find out what the grievance was for, and how it was disposed.
B) Try to find out from other clients the attorney's availability and promptness in returning telephone calls.
C) A source for professional and educational background information is the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. (Available at major libraries, law libraries, and online).
D) Visit the Family Law Court and watch the attorney in trial.
A) Remember your primary goal is to continue a strong parenting relationship with your children. Your legal parental responsibilities as well as maximum physical time are important, attainable rights.
B) Provide him with the relevant facts and help him plan the strategy for an out-of-court settlement or a trial.
C) Keep good records relating to your responsibilities and actions as a parent (Daily diary, photographs, tape recordings).
D) Have your witness list early.
E) Your attorney provides expert legal advise. You may dislike the way the Family Court operates, but you are not going to win in settlement or in court by attacking the system.
F) Do not use your attorney for emotional support. He is experienced in legal matters. Friends, relatives, or counseling professionals can help in this emotionally draining period.
G) Remember that you are the employer. If, after confronting your attorney with all the things that are not satisfactory and he has not responded, then you can fire him and seek a new attorney.
H) You must feel confident that your attorney is 100% committed to achieving the best possible environment for you and your children.
Can a pharmacy tech be in a pharmacy without the pharmacist present?
Just being "in" the pharmacy isn't a violation. Dispensing prescription meds without a pharmacist present is against the law.
What do mechanical engineers do?
It depends on the area they go into. Mechanical engineering is such a big field it can vary from design, manufacture, maintenance, inspection and many other things. You can be a mechanical engineer that never picks up a tool or like me, you can spend your days performing maintenance on 50 year old pumps!
