Employment Contract Deidra Lynn McIntosh BUS 670 Leah Westerman April 22, 2013 In today’s economy, most people are so happy when they get a job they sometimes overlook the paperwork they’re signing and don’t actually read the fine print. You may think you’re signing a contract, but really you’re accepting a job with a specific title, job description, stipulations and salary. The economy is structured on the freedom to draw up a contract with a system of laws that can be enforced. Contracts that are
Words: 1965 - Pages: 8
Universität Zürich Institut für Strategie und Unternehmensökonomik Lehrstuhl für Services und Operationsmanagement Dr. Patricia Deflorin Operations Management: A supply chain Approach (UE) Simulation Manual 1 Inhaltsverzeichnis I. Introduction to Marketplace ................................................................................................ 5 II. Game Scenario .............................................................................................................
Words: 73514 - Pages: 295
Law of Contract The nature of contract law: The law relating to contracts is a subject matter of private law. The governing law of contracts is the Contract Act 1872, which is predominantly a private law. The public law, however, comes into play when the parties are at breach of contracts. For example, the courts can award damages/compensation for the breach of contract, which is an act of public law. Contract law is part of law of obligation, which has other sources such as law of torts which
Words: 2809 - Pages: 12
Content Pages Ethical Issues In Consumer Behaviour 3 2. Due Care Theory 4 – 5 i) Problems with Due Care 5 ii) The case of Donoghue v Stevenson[1932] 6 3. Contract Theory 7 – 9 i) Strict Liability 9 ii) Defect 9 – 10 iii) Cause of Injuries 10 iv) Risks 10 – 11 v) Unavoidable Dangers 11 – 12 vi) Rationale for and debate over strict liability
Words: 7168 - Pages: 29
amortized Customer-related: Customer lists None Lesser of useful or economic life. Artistic-related: Copyrights Life of creator Lesser of useful or plus 70 years economic life. Contract-related: Franchises Length of Length of Licences contract or contract or Permits indefinite not amortized Technology-related: Patents 20 years Less of useful or legal life. Goodwill: None Not amortized Recording Goodwill Duncun Corp
Words: 1637 - Pages: 7
The main objective of this rule (sales goods act, 1957) Not everyone who agrees to buy or sell goods is fortunate enough to find that the transaction turns out to be good. Those who are dissapointed by the transaction may seek the help of law. This law is known as Sales of goods Act. Sale of Goods is one of very old mercantile law. The objective of learning this topic is to cover up the main types of contracts commonly entered into by everybody. We as a consumer should know the important of learning
Words: 5461 - Pages: 22
* The lessee is the receiver of the services or the assets under the lease contract and the lessor is the owner of the assets. * The relationship between the tenant and the landlord is called a tenancy and can be for a fixed or an indefinite period of time (called the term of the lease). The consideration for the lease is called rent. * Leasing is a contract between the two parties. For example: The lessor and the lessee for the hiring of a specific chattel (goods) upon payment
Words: 1225 - Pages: 5
e Finance Notes: Week 1 (Chapter 1) The Financial System Chapter Aims • Outline the functions of the Australian financial system • Identify the elements of the Australian financial system Overview of Financial Systems • A financial system facilitates financial transactions through the creation and transfer of financial assets • The key elements of the Australian financial system are □ Financial instruments □ Financial markets □ Financial institutions
Words: 14903 - Pages: 60
local newspaper. In November 1989, approximately two months after the parties entered into the contract of sale but subsequent to the scheduled closing, the house was included in a five-house walking tour and again described in the local newspaper as being haunted.
Words: 659 - Pages: 3
customer segments: the contract segment and the commercial segment. Due to the nature of the industry HON adjusts its distribution channels to capture the entire office furniture market. HON adjusts its personnel and products so that they can make their product accessible to everyone. The contract segment includes large corporations, healthcare organizations and governments that buy office furniture for new office facilities and office renovations. Customers in the contract segment require customized
Words: 1078 - Pages: 5
