Who hasn’t been frustrated by a bait-and-switch claim or disappointed when an advertised product isn’t in stores? Have you been taken advantage of by big corporations or spent your money on an item, believing it was as advertised, only to have something else arrive?
Victims of false advertising have...
Returning to work after a worker’s compensation-covered injury depends on a few factors. Your treating physician, your employer, and you, the injured workers, all have a say in when the right time to return to work is. Determining whether you’re ready to start working again depends on several factors, like:
People and businesses rely on power tools to accomplish their dreams and goals. They put much trust in tool manufacturers to make safe, effective products. But sometimes, defective power tools make it onto the market, leading to serious accidents and injuries.
When this occurs, accident victims may have...
Employment contracts are legally binding agreements between employers and employees. They outline the terms and conditions of the employment relationship.
These agreements serve as crucial documents to protect the rights and interests of both parties. Employment contracts are also useful for preventing misunderstandings and disputes.
Workers’ comp benefits are typically available for workers who are injured on the job. But not all injuries are the same, nor are they treated the same. For example, some injuries are classified as partial and some as total. For workers’ comp’s sake, what's the difference, and how does this difference...
As a freelance writer, your income and livelihood depend on the work you produce for your clients. But what if one of your clients is trying to prohibit you from working for anyone else? Below is some valuable information for freelance writers when it comes to dealing with non-compete agreements.
It is illegal for employers to discriminate against job applicants and employees for certain characteristics like race or gender. Nevertheless, discrimination in the workplace can and does occur. Unless the discrimination is identified and addressed quickly, it can infect and impact an entire workplace and cause professional harm to you or others.
Since the pandemic began, more companies have turned to remote work opportunities for their employees. This new workplace trend has made many jobs permanently remote, and employees are enjoying the freedoms that come with no longer commuting to the office.
Unfortunately, even though you may be working from home,...
Employers are generally free to do what’s necessary within their organization, including demoting and firing employees. However, when these negative actions are retaliatory, this crosses a line and leaves employers vulnerable to legal consequences.
If you believe you’re experiencing workplace retaliation, you’re not alone, and you may have legal...
Being suddenly unemployed is a stressful time. For some people, getting fired from their jobs comes as a surprise, and they’re left with questions, especially if they didn’t feel the termination was justified.
Today, you’ll learn answers to common questions people have after losing their job, such as, “What...
