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Ideally, work should be an enjoyable and rewarding environment. After all, we spend the majority of our daytime hours at work. Unfortunately, the reality often looks different. Unfair treatment, hostile work environments, bullying, and discrimination, are just some of the challenges many employees… Read more
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When someone has been the victim of a burn or fire injury, it can be traumatizing. Fire injury victims may be left with both physical and psychological damage from their injuries. They may sustain enormous financial challenges, as well. Oftentimes, injured individuals face mounting medical… Read more
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employers cannot discriminate against their employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.The provision in question was Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sex,… Read more
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Personal injury law is a type of civil law that covers a person or business’s rights, and handles disagreements between the parties. This is different from criminal law, which covers local and federal crimes and their consequences. When someone is found guilty in criminal court, they might go… Read more
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We now know the dangers of asbestos exposure. Still, years ago, asbestos was commonly used in construction because of its insulation capabilities. Manufactured commodities like cloth, paper, cement, plastics, and other materials were made stronger when asbestos was added. Furthermore, the mineral… Read more
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Retaliation in the workplace is a serious issue that many employees face when they speak out against unfair practices, file complaints, or engage in protected activities such as whistleblowing.State and federal labor laws strictly forbid employers from retaliating against employees for taking… Read more
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A work accident could see your life forever changed. Paraplegia and quadriplegia are considered catastrophic injuries as they permanently affect an injured individual’s life. Paralysis is not only physically and emotionally devastating but usually requires lifelong expensive medical treatments and… Read more
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Navigating a workers’ compensation claim can be incredibly daunting. Not only are you dealing with a potentially life-altering injury, but you also have to take on insurance companies, their lawyers, and often even your employer, who may try to minimize what you’re going through. Understanding… Read more
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Workers’ compensation can help you financially recover from a workplace injury or illness. The process is often complicated, and you might not know which steps to take to ensure you’re paid in a timely manner. You have questions; we have answers. Here’s everything you need to know about filing a… Read more
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When the Fair Labor Standards Act was established in 1938, the United States was in the midst of the worst economic and labor crisis in the nation’s history. Child labor was rampant, workers’ hours frequently reached 100 hours each week, and employers paid meager wages to workers.
President… Read more
