A virtual career fair is an online event where multiple employers offer job opportunities on a single website. Job seekers can apply, interview, and communicate with potential employers online. The fair may be open to the public or exclusive to a select group and may require registration. A virtual career fair is a job fair […]
Fair use policies allow the use of copyrighted works without permission under certain circumstances. Only a few countries have official policies, such as the US and Israel, while others have similar policies called “fair dealing”. The policies involve four components: purpose, nature, amount, and effect on value. However, the separation between fair use and infringement […]
Unions in the US have a duty of fair representation to all employees, including non-union members. The National Labor Relations Act enforces this duty, requiring unions to treat all complaints equally and investigate reasonably. Union stewards are the first line of defense, but employees can sue if they feel unfairly represented. Unions also have other […]
Fair trade T-shirts are produced by manufacturers who respect workers’ rights, provide safe working conditions, and pay fair wages. International organizations and worker cooperatives sell fair trade T-shirts at competitive prices, bypassing traditional distribution channels. Fair trade labels assure consumers they are not contributing to worker exploitation. The clothes that one buys in a nearby […]
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 was passed to protect workers from abuse during the Industrial Revolution. It established a living wage, overtime pay, and laws for the employment of minors. Amendments have expanded protections and raised the minimum wage. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is a bill passed to protect workers […]
Diversity career fairs promote multiethnic or diverse communities in the job market, with specific objectives such as multilingual job fairs. Planners may maintain records to identify challenges for diverse hires and make local markets and employers more inclusive. A diversity career fair is a type of job fair that promotes the inclusion of multiethnic or […]
A fair hearing is a legal concept that ensures the defendant’s rights and can serve as a preliminary stage to a trial or administrative arbitrator. It may result in the loss of government-issued benefits or programs, and a request for a fair hearing is issued by a government agency. Due process is also required. A […]
Fairtrade fashion is made by producers who have received better trading conditions, fair working conditions, and living wages. The fair trade movement aims to alleviate poverty and empower producers in developing countries. The industry is huge but often exploits cheap labor in countries with no labor laws or environmental regulations. Fair trade fashion includes clothing, […]
Statute of limitations sets a time limit for filing a lawsuit. Fair toll allows for a delay or suspension of the time limit if a plaintiff could not discover the harm until after the time limit has expired. This principle is applied in civil cases through civil procedure rules. Equitable tolling applies when a defendant […]
Fair trade clothing offers ethical business practices, fair wages, no child labor, and equal opportunities. It includes clothing for babies, toddlers, men, and women made from sustainable materials like organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo. The variety includes dresses, jeans, accessories, and essentials like underwear and pajamas. Fair trade clothing comes from companies that use ethical […]
The right to due process ensures fair and equitable treatment in legal matters. It has procedural and substantive aspects and is protected in many nations. Violations can be challenged in court and may result in damages. Visitors may have different rights than citizens, and travelers should be aware of local laws. The right to a […]
The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) requires consumer goods to be labeled with standardized units of measurement in both metric and non-metric units. The law aims to ensure transparency on consumer safety and fairness issues. The label must state the product, manufacturer’s name and address, and net content. The FPLA was created to reduce […]
Fair value adjustment is an accounting process that reassesses an asset’s fair value when there is a material difference between it and the current book value. The process involves identifying the current market value and comparing it to the book value and current fair market value to arrive at a fair and reasonable amount for […]
The saying “all’s fair in love and war” means that normal rules of behavior are suspended in these situations, allowing for questionable actions. It can motivate individuals to take risks to win someone’s heart, but can also justify endangering others. It can lead to happy unions or harm to others, so not all strategies need […]
The right to a fair trial is a fundamental human right recognized in most legal systems worldwide. It includes the presumption of innocence, the right to adequate representation, and protection against arbitrary detention and self-incrimination. International law enshrines this right, such as in the European Convention on Human Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human […]
Fair trade wholesale offers fair prices to manufacturers in disadvantaged countries or groups, often specializing in specialty items made by small private companies. It aims to help independent producers out of poverty and encourages environmentally safe practices. Consumers can support economically disadvantaged groups by choosing fair trade products. Fair trade wholesale is the partnership between […]
Copyright law and fair use practices are closely related, with fair use being an aspect of copyright laws. In the US, fair use is determined by metrics, while in the UK it is defined by the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988. Fair use guidelines include non-profit educational use that does not affect commercial viability. […]
Fair value through profit or loss is a valuation method used to determine the value of financial instruments on a balance sheet, taking into account market changes. It allows companies to track assets without selling them and is one of four ways to classify financial assets and two ways to classify liabilities. Assets and liabilities […]
Equitable estoppel protects parties who rely on the actions of others, including silence or concealment of facts. It prevents parties from denying facts settled in court and making contradictory claims. Promissory estoppel applies to contract law and can compel parties to complete a contract to avoid harm. Equitable estoppel, sometimes referred to as estoppel in […]
Derivatives derive their value from another asset and their fair value is an objective measure of their worth, often calculated using the Black-Scholes formula. Companies must follow principles when listing fair value on their balance sheet. A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its value from another asset. Fair value is an attempt to […]
