Blog Posts in January, 2017

Grooming - A Common Indicator of Child Sexual Abuse

Approximately 1.8 million adolescents have been victimized by sexual assault in the United States. Research has determined that before reaching the age of 18, approximately 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will be sexually assaulted by a stranger, relative, teacher, clergy member, etc. Sexual offenders often use specific and planned strategies when choosing their victims. In order to prevent ...

At Will: Can You Be Fired at Any Time or for Any Reason?

In most cases, “at will” employment means that your job can end for no reason or for any reason. An employer violates the at will principle when it fires an employee for exercising a right guaranteed by law, executing a duty required by law, or when an employee refuses to violate the law. Other instances where an employer may not fire you at will can be when a contract specifies “for cause” or ...