Understanding the Sources and Classification of Law

The Sources of Law

As we have concluded, the law is a normative order that consists of rules. When we talk about sources of law, the word “source” brings us to the idea of origin. The source of law can be used in several different ways.

Ultimate Foundation of Law

In the first meaning, it refers to the ultimate foundation of law. When we speak of law in general and not of a particular legal system, we are referring to the basis of the ultimate foundation. For example, when we say that God is the ultimate

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Employment Contract Termination: Notice Periods and Compensation in Argentina

Article 231: Time Limits (Law 25.877)

The employment contract may not be dissolved by the will of one party, without prior notice, or failing that, compensation in addition to that corresponding to the worker for their seniority in employment when the contract is dissolved by the will of the employer. When the parties have not determined a longer term, the notice must be given in advance as follows:

  • a) By the worker, fifteen (15) days.
  • b) By the employer, fifteen (15) days when the worker is in a probationary
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Labor Law Procedures: Dismissal, Sanctions, and More

Process Unit 12 Modality S

Process for Dismissal

A type of procedure established for the prosecution of workers’ claims seeking the revocation of unfair dismissal, with the respective legal consequences.

Processing procedure: It has the following characteristics with respect to the ordinary:

  • The action against the dismissal must be exercised within 20 days following that to which it was produced.
  • The dismissal claim must contain:
    • Workplace, age, and professional category of the fired employee, characteristics
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Occupational Risk Prevention: Health and Safety in the Workplace

Inducing Goals of the Law on the Prevention of Occupational Risks (PRL)

  • Prevention of occupational risks for the protection of health and safety.
  • Elimination or reduction of risks arising from work.
  • Information, consultation, participation, and training of workers on preventive measures.

What Features Make a Prevention Officer?

A prevention officer must be able to exercise specialized functions in terms of risk prevention at work.

What is the Purpose of the Single European Act?

The purpose is the protection

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Criminal Law: Understanding Intent, Guilt, and Punishment

Operating System Adequacy of Penalties in Case of Repeated Fraud

Article 164 COT: When various convictions were given against the same defendant, courts enacted after the first failures may not consider altering circumstances that have accumulated in processes they have not been able to take into account. They must also adjust the penalty so that the range of penalties cannot exceed that which would have corresponded had the crimes been deemed together. Where the preceding paragraph applies, the

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Understanding the Role of Law in Society and Business

What is the Role of Law?

Law plays several crucial roles in society, including:

  • The orderly resolution of conflicts arising between group members and the prevention of their occurrence.
  • The incorporation of certain values into the relationships established by such members.
  • The establishment of a legal framework within which not only individuals but also those in power must operate.

Law and Conflicts Among Members of the Group

A simplistic definition would state that law serves to resolve controversies

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