Michael Cutler hurt himself on the job and his employer was eventually proven to be liable for his injury. “A shelf in the walk-in cooler fell on my foot and […]
Avoiding Hazard An Overview of Hazardous Waste
Avoiding Hazard An Overview of Hazardous Waste
Small business operators deal with myriad laws and regulations that can make you feel dizzy. Many small businesses deal with laws and regulations that pertain to the storing and handling […]
Small Businesses and OSHA
Small Businesses and OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) represents the federal agency that implements rules and regulations that ensure the health and safety of American workers. Employees who ply their professional […]
An Additional Overview of Workers’ Compensation Law
An Additional Overview of Workers’ Compensation Law
Americans typically spend about 40 hours per week on the job, which means you have at least 40 hours out of your week to experience an employment related injury. While […]
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Before he launched his lawn care business, Andy Froesel worked for a landscaping company that employed between six and eight workers during the peak business season. During his tenure with […]
CONSTRUCTION WORKER ALERT: YOU HAVE SAFETY RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE
CONSTRUCTION WORKER ALERT: YOU HAVE SAFETY RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE
According to the United States Department of Labor, one out of every 10 construction workers is injured each year. Construction workers that spend 45 years in a trade have a […]
THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROCESS
THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROCESS
Kristi Reyes began experiencing a dull pain in her lower back. She initially attributed the pain to her bed mattress. That is, until the pain grew even stronger after she […]
SHOW ME THE MONEY: AN EXPLANATION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS
SHOW ME THE MONEY: AN EXPLANATION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS
Congratulations! You have jumped through all of the legal hurdles that blocked the progress of most workers’ compensation claims. The legal advice of a license employment law attorney made the […]
AN INTRODUCTION TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW
AN INTRODUCTION TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW
Cynthia Early managed a Damon’s restaurant during the 1990s that required major renovations. What Early did not realize at the time became a major workers’ compensation case. Asbestos in the […]
ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE: THE FANCY WAY TO SAY SECOND HAND SMOKE
ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE: THE FANCY WAY TO SAY SECOND HAND SMOKE
For Gene Viola, the workplace became toxic when he was diagnosed with Stage I lung cancer. At the time, Gene had never heard of the term Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS). […]