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...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Month: September 2022
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...
Are hard hats enough to protect against brain injuries at work?
Whether you work in construction, a warehouse or other potentially dangerous occupation, a hard hat can be an essential part of your work attire. This personal protective equipment is supposed to protect people against brain injuries. But, for the reasons we discuss...
3 things you can do as a witness to sexual harassment
People are often unsure of what - if anything - they can do about sexual harassment on the job if they aren't the ones directly experiencing it. However, there are numerous things you can do to stop harassment and protect the victims if you witness it. Intervene...
What age discrimination looks like in the workplace
If you have ever been placed in a position at work where others have mistreated, harassed, or penalized you simply due to your age, you know how upsetting, frustrating, and defeating it can feel. No matter how hard you try or how positive your performance, there may...