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Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast Thursday morning as a Category 2 storm, ripping off roofs, flooding streets, and downing power lines. The storm has killed three people and left 2.4 million without power so far, in a swath of states that includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.… Read more
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As one of the most vulnerable populations, nursing home residents depend on staff to meet their daily needs, including adequate nutrition and hydration. Unfortunately, malnutrition and dehydration are alarmingly common forms of nursing home abuse and neglect. These preventable conditions… Read more
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Working for the United States federal government is unlike working in the private sector in many ways, from hours to required qualifications to the transparency and accountability standards you have to uphold every day. Another important difference? The rights you have as an employee. … Read more
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Whether you are a home, condo, or business owner, you have rights:
• Within 90 days of claim submission, your insurance company must pay or deny your claim (unless the insurer’s failure is caused by factors beyond the insurer’s control).
• If your insurance company denies or delays… Read more
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You’re changing the world through your innovative work at an exciting startup or technology company. Congratulations! Maybe you even have stock options and a nice bonus every year. But do you know what to do in the event of a sudden workforce reduction?
Layoffs.fyi, a website that… Read more
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You never know how much damage a hurricane will cause until it hits. Between extreme wind and flash flooding, Hurricane Sally comes with significant potential for destruction. The good news is, you can minimize your losses by preparing yourself for the event.
The coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi,… Read more
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We know that an injury can turn your life upside down. Between the trauma from the event itself, to starting your road to recovery, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and confused. You might be asking yourself, what do you do first? Who should you call? How are you going to afford… Read more
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Construction accidents occur for a variety of reasons: through negligence, user error, improper
safety precautions, and equipment failure, to name a few. Such mishaps can take a variety of
forms, from falling to being struck by an object to being electrocuted. Construction… Read more
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It’s a common question in the workforce: whether you’re an employee or an independent contractor. You might wonder, why does it matter? I’m paid the same either way.
However, that’s typically not true. Most notably, employees are eligible for overtime pay and health benefits, whereas… Read more
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It's that time of year again when criminals emerge in an attempt to scam people looking for extra of side jobs to help buy gifts for levied ones and friends, or just to pay bills. . Scammers advertising jobs the same way honest employers do. They’re looking for any opportunity to steal… Read more