In-kind support and maintenance (ISM) is an unearned income which is attributable to an SSI recipient in the form of shelter or food. It may be provided by a family member within the same household or by anyone outside of the household. This...
group rights
incarceration
Incarceration is the detention of a person, often in a correctional or psychiatric facility. Incarceration is often used in reference to criminal sentences imposed by a court of law. Statutes such as the United States Code (U.S.C.) and...
incorporeal
Incorporeal is something intangible; that has no physical existence, such as a right.
In reference to law, “incorporeal” is used primarily in the context of property. Louisiana has a statute that defines corporeal and...
independent contractor
Distinguished from employees, independent contractors are entities hired by employers to accomplish certain tasks but do not have the right of control over those entities. Independent contractors tend to have specialized skills or knowledge...
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law enacted in 1978 that seeks to keep Native American/indigenous children with Native American/indigenous families. The ICWA was passed after a crisis arose underlining that most Native...
indigenous
Indigenous (from Latin indigena which means “native to the country”) refers to the earliest known people of a region or country. It is often used to describe the remaining population of a place that was colonized by a now-dominant group....
indispensable party
An indispensable party is a party in a proceeding that must be included in a lawsuit in order for the court to render and execute a final judgment. In other words, an indispensable party is a party whose rights are likely to be impacted by...
individualized education program
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) was established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As per 34 CFR §§ 300.320, individualized education program or IEP is a written statement for a child with a disability...
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted in 1997 and ensures that all children with disabilities are guaranteed an appropriate public education to meet their needs. The IDEA also guarantees that such education is...
industrial unionism
Industrial unionism is a form of union organizing in which all of the workers in a particular industry organize in the same union without regard for the skill or trade of each worker. The purpose of industrial unionism is to provide workers...