How Complex Are Workers Compensation Laws?

By Amy Nutt -
Most people do not feel the need to understand workers compensation laws until they have suffered a serious injury at work. These laws can be quite complex and they vary from state to state. It is important for every worker to be aware of what workers compensation entails so they will be [...]

Workplace Discrimination and Rights of an Employee

By Pauline Go -
America has got laws in place that ensure that workplace discriminations do not occur. What constitutes workplace discrimination? Not hiring a person or awarding a promotion based on the person’s sexual orientation, adoption, paternity, parental, marital status, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, nationality, citizenship, or disability can be termed as workplace discrimination.

Causes of Personal Injury

By Pauline Go -
There are innumerable causes of personal injuries. Some might be simple like a dog bite of little consequence or a sprained ankle that keeps you away from work for a couple of days resulting from a slip and fall on a slippery floor.

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

By Joseph Devine
Sexual orientation describes a person’s enduring romantic, emotional, affectionate, and sexual attraction towards others. It is distinguishable from one’s biological sex, gender identity, and social gender role. 

Sexual Harassment at Work!

By Mike Rao -
Sexual harassment is a faucet of workplace harassment that occurs daily. The surprising factor for many is that this form of harassment happens to both men and women.

What is a Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyer?

By Michael Fleming -
What does it mean to be a board certified personal injury attorney? The public is constantly exposed to television commercials in which attorneys state that are (or are not) board certified in personal injury trial law.

Company Liability: Sexual Harassment Quid Pro Quo

By Rhonda Goetz -
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, and sex.

Do I Have a Case? Workers Compensation Guide

By Gary A Martin -
Many jobs are dangerous, and pose a significant risk to your life and health every day. Unfortunately, risks are often unknown to employees, and employees who do know usually don’t have the luxury of finding a different job. Workers’ compensation exists to protect the rights of employees who are injured or [...]

Company Liability: Hostile Sexual Harassment Environment

By Rhonda Goetz -
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, and sex.