It is hard to make a living if you do not have the papers to be in the country. Many employers exploit undocumented workers, making them work long hours for little pay. If you suffer an accident in your workplace, your employer may say it…
A person who is in the United States without proper documentation, whether this is because they didn’t have it when they came into the country or because they allowed their documentation to expire, has a lot of battles to fight. One thing that they might…
For college students charged with drug possession, the consequences can have far-reaching effects on their academic future and career. Whether they are charged with possession or intent to distribute the extent of the educational damage can be equally severe. Considering the implications of a conviction…
Summer is here for North Carolina, and with the warmer weather comes an increase in workplace injuries. The demand for outdoor work, like construction or landscaping, increases the risk for these labor-intensive positions. A study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that most…
Many immigrants come to the Charlotte area to pursue a job or college degree, or to live with their families. Others come here to escape persecution, violence or instability in their country of origin. The United States offers asylum, or the right to live and…
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