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Sex discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfairly because of their sex, gender, or gender identity. It is wrong, it is illegal, and you don’t have to take it. This unlawful treatment can manifest in hiring, promotions, pay, work assignments, and other areas of employment. The… Read more
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Workplace discrimination based on disability or health conditions can be deeply distressing and is, unfortunately, a reality for many individuals. Despite various legal protections in place, employees with disabilities or health-related issues often find themselves unfairly treated, passed… Read more
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury that causes pain and discomfort in a person’s wrists, arms, and hands and can leave them unable to perform day-to-day tasks.The carpal tunnel is a narrow part of the wrist formed by the small carpal bones on the underside and sides of the wrist and the transverse… Read more
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Employees deserve to be treated fairly and with respect when they are working. In fact, there are federal and state laws in place to ensure that workers are protected from discrimination.Unfortunately, workplace discrimination still happens every day. However, victims of this type of wrongful… Read more
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It's common sense that employees who get hurt on the job through no fault of their own should not bear the burden of medical expenses and lost wages. Workers' compensation is designed to cover the expenses associated with work accidents, and there are multiple types of works' compensation injuries… Read more
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Falling off a ladder represents one of the most common injuries in the workplace. From using a ladder to clean debris out of a gutter to using a ladder to reach a scaffold located on a construction site, falling from an elevated height can produce significant injuries that require emergency medical… Read more
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Whiplash is a common type of injury in cases involving direct impact with a moving or stationary object. While this kind of injury is often associated with car accidents, it is also quite common in non-vehicular accidents such as slips and falls. It is worth noting that accidents such as slips and… Read more
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When most people think of harassment in the workplace, they picture a boss or superior causing problems for an employee. But this is not the only type of on-the-job harassment that takes place. Fortunately, harassment victims often have the option to seek justice through a legal claim. But who… Read more
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Lung injuries at work can arise in a variety of different circumstances. The best known work-related lung injury is mesothelioma, but that’s just one of the many conditions workers can develop during their careers.There are special compensation funds available to victims of asbestos who… Read more
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Millions of women in the United States wear high heels almost every day. Some wear them for the style, while others follow workplace or social fashion norms. However, wearing high heels often means sacrificing comfort, leading to blisters, cramps, or other types of discomfort.But the discomfort is… Read more
