Undue hardship is a legal term used in bankruptcy and anti-discrimination litigation to determine if the burden of an action is too great to require it. Student loan and tax debt are generally not forgivable, except in cases of excessive hardship. Undue hardship is difficult to prove, but can exempt a debtor from repaying their […]
Undue influence is when someone uses their power to manipulate another person into making a decision they wouldn’t have made otherwise. It can void contracts and wills, and certain relationships are more prone to it. Signs include strange transactions, vulnerability, and proof of expediency. It is not the same as coercion. Undue influence is power […]
Undue hardship is when complying with a legal obligation is unreasonable or insurmountable. It can arise in the workplace, where employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If an employer denies accommodation due to undue hardship, the employee can take legal action. The concept also applies to other situations where people have legal […]
