Dec 6, 2018 | Labor and Employment
Along with more than 24 states that have already legalized the use of marijuana are other states in the process of permitting its use. People with specific illnesses are excited to see even more conservative states on the brink of making medical marijuana legal....
Sep 6, 2018 | Labor and Employment
The Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), signed in October 1994, protects employees enlisted in the military who deploy. In other words, a civilian employee can take a leave of absence to perform military duties, whether involuntarily...
Aug 29, 2018 | Labor and Employment
When involved in a typical car accident, you would either make a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company or, in some instances, file a personal injury lawsuit against that party. However, an accident that involves a commercial truck requires a different...
May 7, 2018 | Labor and Employment
Considering that stress in the workplace is a common occurrence, filing a worker’s compensation claim for this might seem ridiculous. However, this is a viable option depending on the circumstances. Even with a valid reason, the challenge is proving the case. Anyone...
Mar 19, 2018 | Labor and Employment
After putting in many years of hard work, a company downsizes, eliminating some positions. Because of that, an employer promises a severance package to an employee, which never comes to fruition. If that scenario sounds familiar, first know that you are not the only...
Oct 6, 2017 | Labor and Employment
If you suspect or witnessed wrongdoing in the workplace but fear your employer will retaliate if you come forward with information, you need to know that as a “whistleblower,” you have protection. Unfortunately, many people have experienced disciplinary action,...
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