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“You shouldn’t have a kid,” said Steven’s co-worker at Disney. He wasn’t the only one to comment. When Steven returned from his two weeks of paternity leave, he was fired. He sued, but a federal court dismissed his case. The reason? The court said the firing didn’t...
If you are injured or sickened at work, you generally have a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Before 1912, you would have had to sue your employer for negligence. This was costly and uncertain. Workers who lost their negligence suits had no recourse. When...
Recently, Reveal magazine from the Center for Investigative Reporting published a report about the safety crisis at Amazon warehouses. Amazon has made its warehouses as efficient as possible, even using robots to speed up picking and production. Amazon advertises its...
Many Americans have struggled over the past several months due to the coronavirus pandemic as millions have lost their jobs, businesses have shuttered, and many families face eviction as they are unable to make rent or mortgage payments. A new study says many of those...
If you have a disability, you may be interested in opening an ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account. These are intended to help people with disabilities and those who care for them to save so they can pay for disability-related expenses. When you’re living...
A recent report on the prevalence of “mega claims” in the workers’ compensation system revealed that, nationwide, such claims are at a 12-year high. A mega claim is one that reaches a minimum threshold of $3 million, $5 million or $10 million, depending on the...
Previous research has shown that firefighters face an increased risk of cancer and other health problems, but it hasn’t been clear what they are being exposed to. Now, a study led by Oregon State University has found that on-duty firefighters experience higher...
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually. The purpose of this leave can be: To care for a serious health condition that keeps you from working To care for an immediate...
Almost every employer in Michigan must carry workers' compensation insurance so that if an employee gets hurt or sick on the job, they can file a claim. However, companies often do not like it when this happens because it could make their premiums go up. Retaliation...
When you're dealing with a peer's or superior's unwanted advances, it can be hard to want to do your work. You might feel scared, angry or frustrated by the situation. It can be embarrassing not to be able to put a stop to the behaviors that are bothering you. Whether...