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The Jones Act and Its Role in CabotageThe Jones Act is one of the most known United States laws that deal with cabotage. The Jones Act is Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, a Federal Statute that regulates any maritime commerce between United States ports and in United States Water. It was created with the intention of supporting the United States Maritime Industry...

Guide to Kentucky Disability BenefitsIf you have become disabled in the state of Kentucky, you may be eligible for disability benefits through a private insurer, your employer, or the state or federal government.  Understanding the different types of KY disability benefits can help you to explore your options for putting your life back together after a disabling illness or..

Guide to Kentucky Unemployment BenefitsIf you become unemployed through no fault of your own in the state of Kentucky, you may be eligible to receive KY unemployment benefits.  These benefits can help you to continue paying your bills while you look for work.  This guide will explain eligibility for Kentucky unemployment benefits, as well as the maximum benefit you ca..

As of September 2010, the current unemployment rate had changed only a minimal amount over the previous several months, although the current unemployment rate for government jobs was affected by the fact that the census workers were removed from the rolls of government employees, this expected loss of jobs was a relatively stable change. Private sector hiring offset non-farm pa..

      Laboratories of democracy   The phrase "laboratories of democracy" was coined Supreme Court Louis Brandeis in a dissenting opinion filed in the 1932 case of New State Ice Co. v. Liebmann. The case involved Oklahoma regulations imposed on ice manufacturing and sales businesses. The background of the case concerned t..

AN ACTFurther to promote the defense of the United States, and for other purposes.Be it enacted by the Senate add House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as "An Act to Promote the Defense of the United States".SEC. 2. As used in this Act -(a) The term "defense article" means -(1) Any weapon, munition. aircraft, ..

  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 is a federal law created in direct response to the Supreme Court's ruling in the 2007 case of Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. The case had its basis in the employment of Lilly Ledbetter at an Alabama Goodyear manufacturing plant from 1979 to 1998. During the first thr..

Cyclical unemployment statistics are a specific type of unemployment statistics which indicates that a specific type of unemployment has occurred because there is not enough aggregate demand for jobs or goods in the economy. Cyclical unemployment obtains its name because it varies with the business cycles changes. These unemployment statistics can be persistent, which was one o..

A brief guide to Louisiana disabilities benefitsThe law is designed to provide financial aid individuals for disabled individuals who cannot earn the money necessary to sustain basic living expenses, such as paying for food and housing. Louisiana disability benefits are administered by the Disabilities Determinations Services division of the state's Department of Children and F..

A brief guide to Louisiana unemployment benefitsPeople who lose their job and need financial aid in the state of Louisiana should get in touch with the Office of Unemployment Insurance Administration. This state program is responsible for evaluating your claim and deciding whether you are eligible for a Louisiana unemployment benefit payment plan. There are many responsibilitie..

MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT -- Public Law 93-63715 U.S.C. § 2301. DefinitionsFor the purposes of this chapter:(1) The term "consumer product" means any tangible personal property which is distributed in commerce and which is normally used for personal, family, or household purposes (including any such property intended to be attached to or installed in any real property without..

A Guide to Maine Unemployment InsuranceBetween 2000 and 2003, unemployment rates in Maine slowly rose from around 3.2% to a high of 5.2%. However, from then until the beginning of 2008, they remained somewhat stable, ranging between 4.4% and 5.2%. After March 2008, Maine unemployment rates sharply rose from 4.7% to a high of 8.4% in June 2009, which it roughly remained at until..

  What is the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research? The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research is a conservative American think tank that operates in New York City.  The Institute’s mission is “to develop and disseminate new ideas that foster greater economic choice and individual responsibility.” Divisions of the Manhattan Inst..

Understanding Maryland DisabilityThere are several aspects of MD disability benefits you have to know before even applying. First off, a few questions about MD disability:1. Are you currently employed?2. Do you have a severe condition?3. Is your condition listed in Maryland’s Social Security site?4. Are you able to do the work from your previous job?5. What other types of wor..

What Are the Maryland Unemployment Benefits and What Criteria Must You Meet to Qualify?Face it: bad things can happen on the job. Such as layoffs or acquisitions. They’re not fun to have to go through in Maryland, but they are a valid part of the job system and corporate America.The good thing, though, is that there are Maryland unemployment benefits to consider. There a..