Occupational Safety and Employment Contracts: Key Aspects
Occupational Safety and Employer Responsibility
Civil Liability
When occupational accidents with harmful outcomes are caused by reckless or negligent actions of the employer, they must compensate the worker for the damages caused by the accident.
Criminal Liability
The law punishes anyone who is legally obliged to safeguard the life and physical health of workers, yet fails to provide the necessary means for them to carry out their work safely and without risk to life, health, and physical integrity,
Read MoreVenezuela’s 1830 Constitution: A Historical Analysis
The Constituent Congress of 1830
Venezuela needed a legal foundation, a legal entity that the head of state could not provide. General Paez was perfectly aware of this and, therefore, proceeded to issue the decree of convocation for election day, January 13, 1830.
Importance of the Constituent Congress
The importance of the Congress in Valencia in 1830 lies in the fact that it established, during its sessions, the basis for the existence of the Republic of Venezuela.
Centralism
It is a political practice
Read MoreEmancipated Minor: Legal Rights and Requirements
Emancipated Minor
An emancipated minor is a person under the age of 18 who is not subject to the authority of their parents or legal representative.
They have the capacity to act in all legislative acts, except in making a loan and the disposition of assets of particular value, for which they need additional capacity (ratification or authorization).
Article 323
Emancipation enables a minor to govern their person and property as if they were of legal age. However, until they reach the age of majority,
Read MoreLabor Law: Relations, Sources, and Principles
Labor Law
It is a body of law governing relations that are created on the occasion of unpaid voluntary work and paid dependent employment.
The Relations
For a relationship to be considered work, it must have the following characteristics:
- Voluntary: The contract is signed freely.
- For an employee: The fruits of the work belong to the employer.
- Paid: Workers must receive compensation.
- Personal nature: The work must be performed personally by the worker, not a person on his behalf.
- Value-dependent: The worker
Understanding the CISG, UNIDROIT Principles, and INCOTERMS in International Trade
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
The Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) does not take into account the nationality or the merchant status of the parties. It mainly regulates how the contract is formed and the rights and duties of the buyer and seller. It is recommended to complement it with other instruments such as the UNIDROIT Principles. The CISG is a project created by the United Nations that acts like the “glue” that tries
Read MoreUnderstanding Key Legal Concepts and Their Applications
What are Liberty Rights?
Liberty rights are a subset of human rights. They involve explicit permission to do something, such as expressing one’s opinion, becoming a member of a political party, or casting a vote.
What is the Purpose of Contract Law?
Contract law is a set of rules and principles that governs transactions among parties, thereby setting the rights and obligations of these parties. It is made up of a large number of different rules.