Glossary of Terms
A glossary of potentially unfamiliar terms used in the articles here at Job Searching: Technical. The glossary terms below are linked to their definitions, the same as they are in the articles in which they appear.
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Act
Act definition. An act establishes a statute. Discover more.
Act definition. An act establishes a statute. Discover more.
Administrative Law Judge
Administrative law judge definition. It might be a good idea to hire an attorney prior to appearing before an administrative law judge. Learn more.
Administrative law judge definition. It might be a good idea to hire an attorney prior to appearing before an administrative law judge. Learn more.
Administrative Law
Administrative law definition. Administrative law judges preside over related legal proceedings. Learn more.
Administrative law definition. Administrative law judges preside over related legal proceedings. Learn more.
Arbitration
Arbitration is an alternative to a lawsuit. Learn more about arbitration including the definition.
Arbitration is an alternative to a lawsuit. Learn more about arbitration including the definition.
Arbitrator
Arbitrator definition - Learn what an arbitrator does during arbitration, especially related to employment conflicts.
Arbitrator definition - Learn what an arbitrator does during arbitration, especially related to employment conflicts.
Breach
Defines the word breach especially as it relates to employment, such as an employment contract breach
Defines the word breach especially as it relates to employment, such as an employment contract breach
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Collective bargaining agreement definition.
Collective bargaining agreement definition.
Common Law
Common law definition. Common law varies by state and is also called case law or caselaw.
Common law definition. Common law varies by state and is also called case law or caselaw.
Doctrine
Definiton of the word doctrine. A doctrine is not necessarily in writing.
Definiton of the word doctrine. A doctrine is not necessarily in writing.
Employment Contract
Employment contract definition. Most employees work under employment contracts, whether or not they realize it.
Employment contract definition. Most employees work under employment contracts, whether or not they realize it.
Good Cause
Defines good cause for employment termination. Good cause is also known as just cause.
Defines good cause for employment termination. Good cause is also known as just cause.
Implied Contract
Implied contract is short for implied-in-fact contract. Learn what an implied contract is and what might constitute it.
Implied contract is short for implied-in-fact contract. Learn what an implied contract is and what might constitute it.
Precedent
What the word precedent means. A precedent can change an old law or create a new law.
What the word precedent means. A precedent can change an old law or create a new law.
Pro Rata
Definition of the term pro rata.
Definition of the term pro rata.
Public Policy
Public policy definition. Public policy may be written or implied, and varies among states and municipalities. Read more.
Public policy definition. Public policy may be written or implied, and varies among states and municipalities. Read more.
Regulation
Regulation definition. A regulation is issued by by an administrative agency or government. Learn more.
Regulation definition. A regulation is issued by by an administrative agency or government. Learn more.
Statute
Statute definition. A statute is enacted by a legislative branch of a government. Find out more.
Statute definition. A statute is enacted by a legislative branch of a government. Find out more.