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...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Year: 2022
NLRB: More financial relief for workers illegally fired
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....
Tips to avoid a long-term disability claim denial
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance can provide critical support to people who cannot work because of a disabling condition. Unfortunately, too many people learn that an insurer has denied their LTD claims for reasons they may have been able to avoid. If you are...
Winter work accidents to watch out for
On-the-job accidents can happen any time of year. However, there are certain winter-related hazards that workers should be looking for this season. Car accidents Every driver in Detroit knows that winter driving is very different from driving in other seasons....
Social Security Disability appeals
Most people who apply to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits from the government are rejected on their first try. It can be an extremely frustrating process for people who find themselves dealing with an injury. On top of that, there is government...
What to do if your employer denies your claim
Employers and insurance companies can deny workers’ compensation claims for several reasons. Usually, it is because the insurer or the employer does not believe the employee’s claim is a valid one. Sometimes they, the employer or insurance company, wrongfully denies a...
Financial incentives to improve safety in high-hazard industries
Certain industries put workers in more dangerous situations than others. In these high-hazard occupations, employers must follow practices that minimize risks and protect workers. Unfortunately, this is not always enough to prevent accidents. As such, the Michigan...
Top reasons for Social Security benefits denials
When you cannot work because of an illness or injury, it can be devastating for your family and your finances. Depending on the prognosis, you may feel like you are staring down a dark tunnel as your medical bills start to add up. Social Security benefits can seem...
Labor union approval rating highest in decades
Labor unions have been making headlines across the country lately, from stories about the narrowly-averted strike of union railroad workers to companies like Chipotle seeing increases in unionization efforts. The topic of unions is a complicated - and polarizing -...
3 office injuries that could keep you from working
An office can be a far safer work environment than places like a construction site or factory, but workers can still suffer job-related injuries. If you work in an office, some common injuries you might experience can keep you from working. Falling accidents As...