After a long weekend with friends and family celebrating on the lake or by the beach, you may be reminiscing on all of the fun times you had. You may also be wondering what Labor Day is really all about. Each year thousands of U.S.
In all U.S. states, employers are required to pay for workers’ compensation insurance and offer coverage to any workers who are injured on the job, however, this requirement can be waived if a worker is considered an independent contractor instead of an employee. There are
One of the main topics of discussion in the workplace these days pertains to parental rights and benefits. If you are pregnant, you are likely doing everything you can to ensure you are protecting yourself, your baby, and your career. One aspect of coverage that
If you live near your place of work or simply enjoy lending a helping hand from time to time, you may often find yourself in a situation where you are at work without being technically on the clock. If you stop by your workplace and
Now that restrictions on travel are beginning to loosen, an increased number of people are returning to planes, trains, and cars for business purposes. As more people are on the road and at airports, it is likely we will see a spike in accidents and
The Spring season is a great time to address many things that have been needing attention over the past several months. Spring cleaning most commonly comes to mind when people think about turning over a new leaf, but you can also apply this philosophy to
Understanding the Worker’s Compensation system especially as a worker looking at it for the first time can be a bit overwhelming. There are many nuances and rules that vary by state and can be difficult to grasp if you do not have the proper guidance.
Spring is a beautiful time of year with flowers and trees in full bloom and warm weather right around the corner. Although this time of year can bring about many good things, unfortunately, pollen isn’t the only negative aspect of springtime. Rainfall in April tends
Workplace injuries are stressful enough as it is, but when you realize you might have to contact a workers’ compensation attorney to help with your case, you may be even more overwhelmed. If you have never dealt with a workplace accident or the workers’ compensation
2020 has been a year truly unlike any other. Amongst the many things that make this year different, consumers are buying drastically more everyday goods online. This has dramatically increased the need for factories, distribution centers, postal services and truck drivers. This holiday season, the