Articles By Scott Hawryliw:

Home Insurance

“Do I need to tell my insurance company about a house fire or flood that I fix myself?”

Because fire and flood repairs are so pricey, a legal expert advises it’s in your interest—and your bank account’s—to...

“Do I need to tell my insurance company about a house fire or flood that I fix myself?”

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Returning to work after a layoff due to COVID-19

If employers don't recall staff they laid off due to COVID-19 by January 2, 2021, those layoffs will have...

Returning to work after a layoff due to COVID-19

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What type of insurance does a home-based business need?

Before Paul launches his planned manufacturing business, he should also confirm that his home’s zoning allows for the type...

What type of insurance does a home-based business need?

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What you need to know about employment law during COVID-19

Here's how to clarify your employment rights during this confusing and unprecedented time.

What you need to know about employment law during COVID-19

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What you need to know before starting a home renovation

A detailed contract and insurance should be non-negotiable. Here’s how to know if yours cover all the bases.

What you need to know before starting a home renovation

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What hosts need to know about serving alcohol at a house party

Pete wants to know whether he is legally responsible if a guest gets drunk at his house party and...

What hosts need to know about serving alcohol at a house party

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What happened to my job bonus this year?

Can a company simply stop giving employees a customary year-end bonus—and is there any recourse for the employees?

What happened to my job bonus this year?

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“Do I have to agree to my employer’s new non-compete clause?”

Before you sign, it’s important to consider what you’re getting in exchange—and whether what you’re being offered is worth...

“Do I have to agree to my employer’s new non-compete clause?”

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“My car is a write-off, so why won’t my insurance company pay for a new one?”

It’s important to understand your policy—“replacement value” isn't the same as covering the cost of purchasing a new vehicle.

“My car is a write-off, so why won’t my insurance company pay for a new one?”