SSN Not Needed to Begin Working
AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 06022160 – 02/21/2006 AILA’s SSA liaison committee notes that contrary to popular belief, neither immigration law nor federal tax law requires an individual to possess an SSN to begin working. IRCA does not require an employee to present an SSN Card but, rather, lists the Card as a possible List C […]
Basic Mediation Information
References in this article are for family and circuit court cases. Requirements for mediation in county court may be different. In the last 10 to 15 years, mediation has become an essential part of the civil law system in the State of Florida. Without it, our overworked courts would be overwhelmed and the civil justice […]
Pre-Marital Agreement
If you are contemplating getting married in the State of Florida, you should consult an attorney about a Pre-Marital Agreement. A Pre-Marital Agreement offers many advantages. It protects assets and can provide for an orderly distribution of assets acquired during the marriage. It can also limit or completely eliminate the obligation of alimony. It can […]
Basic Divorce Law
If you live in the State of Florida, are married, and are thinking about getting divorced, there is a lot to consider. Since Florida law is very detailed and case-specific, you should consult with an attorney prior to beginning divorce proceedings. The information contained in this article is basic, does not cover all aspects of […]
I-9 Compliance
Pauly – 7/4/2005 I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Compliance Employers in the United States are under the obligation to complete and keep documentation about every employee hired after November 6, 1986. The employer must ensure that the proper documentation is provided by the employee to demonstrate his or her authorization to work in the US. Those […]
Travelers to the US must have machine readable passport as of 6/26/2005!
The Departments of Homeland Security and State advise that, commencing 6/26/05, all VWP travelers without visas must possess machine readable passports to be admissible to the United States. Substantial fines will be imposed on carriers found to be in violation. Posted on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 05051269 (May 12, 2005) .
Faster Way to Process Applications for Alien Labor Certification
On March 28, 2005, PERM will begin. This program promises to be a much faster way to process Applications for Alien Labor Certification, which means that US employers may have a real alternative to first seeking a temporary nonimmigrant work visa for foreign workers before they can be hired permanently.
CISG – The Concept of Breach
In international sales transactions, the parties commonly choose to let the UN Sales Conventon (CISG) govern their rights and obligations under the contract. However, sometimes parties from different jurisdictions have a different understanding regarding the interpretation of certain rights and obligations under the contract. Case law has shown that with the availability of published CISG […]
CISG The Concept of Breach
In international sales transactions, the parties commonly choose to let the UN Sales Conventon (CISG) govern their rights and obligations under the contract. However, sometimes parties from different jurisdictions have a different understanding regarding the interpretation of certain rights and obligations under the contract. Case law has shown that with the availability of published CISG […]
