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Definition and Types of Titles Explained Visually

What is a title?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A property title is the legal document that proves who owns a piece of real estate. It records the lawful owner and may reflect rights, restrictions, or liens tied to the property. This article explains how property titles work, what they include, and why they matter in a purchase. A title is a legal document […]

Legal Deed Document with Pen and House Keys

Legal Definitions Property Law

What is a deed?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A deed is a written legal document that transfers real estate ownership from a grantor to a grantee, usually signed and notarized. Once delivered and typically recorded with the county, it provides public proof of who owns the property. This article explains how deeds work, what they include, and common deed types. A deed is […]

Personal Items Including Jewelry and Electronics

Property Law Property Rights and Ownership

What is personal property?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Personal property is any movable property not permanently attached to land or buildings, including tangible items and intangible rights. Unlike real property (land and fixtures), personal property can generally be transported or transferred separately. This article explains personal vs. real property, common examples, and how it’s treated legally. Personal property is everything you own that […]

Real Estate Property with House and Land Illustration

Property Law Property Rights and Ownership

What is real property?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Real property is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings, structures, and fixed improvements. Unlike personal property, it generally cannot be moved without altering or damaging the land. This article explains the definition of real property and how it differs from personal property. Real property is a legal term that refers to […]

Diverse Employees with Equal Pay Symbols Above Them

Compensation and Benefits Employment Law

What is pay equity?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Pay equity means employees are paid fairly for work of comparable value, regardless of gender, race, or other protected traits. It looks beyond identical job titles to compare roles with similar skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions. This article explains pay equity vs. equal pay and how comparable-worth comparisons work. Pay equity means that employees […]

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Age Discrimination and Protection Employment Discrimination

What is age discrimination?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Age discrimination is workplace bias based on age, and in the U.S. the ADEA protects workers age 40 and older. It can include hiring, firing, pay, promotions, or harassment tied to age stereotypes. This article explains what it is, key examples, and what to do if you suspect age-based unfair treatment. Understanding Age Discrimination in […]

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Contract Law Contracts

What is a non-disparagement agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A non-disparagement agreement is a contract in which 1 or both parties promise not to make negative or damaging statements about the other. It’s commonly used in employment, settlement, and divorce matters to protect reputations, including restrictions on social media. This article explains how these agreements work, what they cover, and what happens if they’re […]

Background Check Process with Magnifying Glass

Background Checks Know Your Rights

What is a background check?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A background check is a screening process that reviews at least 3 areas—identity, work/education history, and criminal records—to confirm a person’s information. Employers, landlords, and organizations use it to reduce risk and ensure candidates meet requirements. This article explains what background checks include, why they’re used, and what to expect. A background check is a […]

Employment Law Labor & Employment Law

What is a WARN Act?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The WARN Act is a U.S. federal law that generally requires covered employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days’ written notice before certain mass layoffs or plant closings. It’s designed to give workers and local communities time to prepare, though exceptions and state “mini-WARN” laws may change the analysis. This article explains […]

Employee Receiving Severance Check from Employer

Compensation and Benefits Employment Law

What is severance pay?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Severance pay is money an employer may provide when ending an employee’s job, often calculated as a set amount such as one to two weeks’ pay per year of service, though no single formula applies. Whether you’re entitled to it depends on your contract, company policy, and any applicable federal, state, or local laws. This […]

Employee Packing Desk Items While Boss Points to Exit

Employment Law Workplace Rights

What is constructive dismissal?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer makes a worker’s job so intolerable—or fundamentally changes key terms like pay, duties, or hours—that the employee is effectively forced to resign and can treat it as a termination. It’s a legal concept that may entitle the employee to notice, severance, or other remedies despite quitting. This article explains […]

Wrongful Termination Concept with Gavel and Documents

Employment Law Workplace Rights

What is wrongful termination?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Wrongful termination is when an employer illegally fires you—for example, for discrimination, retaliation, or refusing to break the law. It can violate federal or state statutes, public policy, or an employment contract, even in “at-will” workplaces. This article explains the most common grounds for wrongful termination, warning signs and evidence to gather, deadlines to act, […]

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