Individuals who suffer from a disabling injury or illness may be able to recover Social Security disability benefits to help them cover their medical expenses and lost wages. This is no small thing, as treating a disabling condition can be quite expensive, and it...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Month: June 2017
Seven Reasons to Support Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Law
Michigan's Prevailing Wage law provides a minimum rate for wages and fringe benefits for construction workers on projects that the State of Michigan funds or sponsors. Currently, non-union contractors are partnering with conservative politicians to repeal Michigan's...
Employee rights for breastfeeding mothers
Over the last several decades, more women have chosen to enter the workforce, including those who are mothers. For some, this choice is merely to add to household wealth or continue in a profession that one loves. For others, though, the choice to work is out of...
“A lifetime of Dedicated Service to the Labor Movement”
We are proud to announce that our founding Partner Bruce A Miller was honored June 5th 2017 at the 7th Annual Labor Leader on Labor Form for "A lifetime of Dedicated Service to the Labor Movement" Mr. Miller has dedicated his career to "Justice for Working People" We...
Increasing Your Odds
While securing social security disability benefits is often a difficult task, there are ways to increase your chances of success. 1. Apply, Appeal Early and Appeal Often. Most people are denied at the initial level. Appeal timely (60 days). Remember, there are many...
Social Security disability for hearing loss
Suffering a disabling injury or illness can be a difficult thing to cope with for an individual. He or she may be rendered unable to perform the activities he or she once loved, and even conducting day-to-day business, like grocery shopping, visiting family and going...