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Members of the LGBTQ community in Michigan know all too well that they face harassment and discrimination on the job more than many other people. Fortunately, recent court rulings and legal interpretations have extended protections for LGBTQ workers against workplace...
Car accidents can happen on any road at any time, including any time you are working. If you are on the job and get hurt in a crash, know that you could have multiple options for pursuing financial relief and remedies. Workers' compensation In some cases, after a car...
Returning to work after having a baby can be incredibly challenging for any parent. You can be exhausted and sad to leave your new baby; if you are a lactating mother, you could also have physical needs and discomfort that can affect your typical workday. If you are...
Social Security benefits can provide tremendous relief if you experience a disabling injury or illness. These payments can serve as a lifeline during a time when most people do not know how they will get the care they need and still make ends meet. Thus, the fear of...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that union membership in Michigan increased from 13.3 percent to 14 percent of the state's workforce last year. And it's not the only place where labor efforts are becoming more prevalent. Reports note that efforts to...
Many workers have the right to file a workers' compensation claim if they get hurt on the job. Pursuing these benefits can help people get the health care and wage benefits they need. However, many injured workers don't file for workers' compensation. This often...
More than half of all Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits claims are rejected during the initial application stage. These rejections include applications for those who rightfully qualify for disability claims. To minimize the risk of rejection, consider the...
When was the last time you saw a job posting for a nut sorter, addresser or bran mixer? Probably not recently, as jobs like these are now either obsolete or performed by machines. Unfortunately, these are the types of occupations that the Social Security...
When people think about work-related accidents or injuries, they often imagine machine accidents, falls, sprains and strains. But the risks to workers can extend far beyond these. In fact, female truck drivers face one particularly dangerous threat on the job: violent...
Job loss takes an incredible toll on a person. It takes time to find a new job - especially when someone had no intention to leave their current role. During this time, individuals can incur sizable fees, penalties and costs they cannot cover without a paycheck....