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Watch for warning signs that might indicate elder abuse. If you suspect abuse, report it. Watch for possible signs of financial abuse. Ask the elder if you may scan bank accounts and credit card statements for unauthorized transactions. Call and visit as often as you can. Help the elder...

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There are three elements to qualifying for COBRA benefits. COBRA establishes specific criteria for plans, qualified beneficiaries, and qualifying events: Plan Coverage Group health plans for employers with 20 or more employees on more than 50 percent of its typical business days in...

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Defamation is the act of defaming. It is also called defamation of character. All three terms mean harm to the character or reputation of someone, directly caused by the false statement or act of another. Spoken defamation is slander; written is libel. Defamation—slander or libel—related...

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(FLSA) , which prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay, affects most private and public employment. It requires employers to pay covered employees who are not otherwise exempt at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay of one-and-one-half-times the regular rate...

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At present, the guardian/conservator laws operate to ensnare the most vulnerable people in a larger net, including those merely physically incapacitated. It has become a feeding frenzy for unethical lawyers and other fiduciaries appointed by the courts to protect. But many of these 'so...

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When shopping for health insurance plans, it is important that you understand the terminology that is used to describe your benefits. This will allow you to effectively compare them and pick the medical plan that fits your needs. Although it can feel like you are reading a completely...