A nine-month investigation by POLITICO found that workers are not protected from wage theft by their employers. Although the government is supposed to enforce minimum-wage violations, six states – including Georgia – have no investigators to handle these violations. Twenty-six additional states have fewer than 10 investigators. Because of these limited resources, most cases of […]
Being involved in a car accident can be very distressful, and the victim may not know what to do or say after the tragedy. You may sustain injuries and are likely to be confused about your situation, but it is important you know how to deal with such circumstances when they arise. Insurance companies have […]
A back injury can result in immense pain, physical limitations and leave you feeling devastated. It can be awfully frustrating when you can no longer do the same activities you had before the back injury happened. Following a physicians recommendations is important to getting you back to the same quality of health prior to your […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one among many repetitive stress injuries and is becoming more and more common among workers who are stationed in one place, like at a computer or work station, all day long. Luckily, there is something called workers compensation that can help with this. Workers compensation is an insurance provided by employers […]
Bankruptcy is often viewed as a fresh start and, in many ways, it is. But that doesn’t mean that what happened in the past is completely erased. Luckily, employers are not allowed to discriminate against you because you have filed for bankruptcy. However, depending on the job you apply for, it can certainly […]
Knee Arthritis is one of the top three leading reasons in the United States for adults to seek chiropractic treatment. Not to mention, arthritis can often occur in workplace settings due to repetitive motion. This can lead to workers’ compensation claims, but in addition to financial help, people struggling with knee arthritis want pain relief […]
Few people want to hire a lawyer. Legal issues are often complicated and stressful. They’re strange beasts to most people. To top it off, legal terms and clauses can be confusing to most, leaving people feeling like they have to learn a whole new language. Chief among these confusing terms is the payment arrangement between […]
Workers compensation laws can be quite complicated. While most states require workers compensation insurance to be available, it doesn’t cover all damages. So what exactly can’t it cover? Duties Performed Outside the Scope of Employment In order to receive workers compensation benefits, you must have been injured in your scope of employment. For […]
Workers who are employed in a position that involves a lot of repetitive motion in the use of their hands all day–such as catering–commonly develop repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. An event hall Glendale CA trusts can tell you that if those injuries develop in catering employees, you may be able to file […]
While some people consider rideshare services to be similar to taxis, companies like Uber and Lyft are very different from taxi services when it comes to accidents and liability. Although this may change in the future, ridesharing companies currently do not have to follow the same municipality regulations that taxi services must follow. Because the […]
