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Working in hospitality means making an experience as enjoyable for customers as possible. This duty is by no means easy - and sometimes, it can be dangerous. Hospitality industry accidents can happen, and they can lead to painful injuries and devastating illnesses....
We may be emerging from the latest wave of COVID infections, but the novel coronavirus continues to affect people who wind up sick and in the hospital. There are also people who are still suffering from long COVID symptoms. If you or your loved one continues to...
Treating workers unfairly because of a disability violates Michigan and federal discrimination laws. Unfortunately, it still happens. Knowing what this kind of misconduct looks like can help employees identify it, report it and put a stop to it. Types of...
To improve working conditions and protect their economic status, workers engage in collective bargaining through their labor unions. Many rules govern this vital process, and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) requires employers to bargain in good faith. But what...
We are proud to share that Miller Cohen, PLC has been selected as one of the top seven workers' compensation law firms in Dearborn, Michigan. The recognition comes from Expertise.com, which chose the selections after reviewing 26 firms. In their review, they scored...
We are honored to announce that The Marquis Who’s Who Top Professionals series has recognized Miller Cohen PLC partner Andrea Lynnea Hamm as a Top Lawyer. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in the field of law and the...
Every job involves risk. Construction workers can fall from height, factory workers can get injuries from repeated tasks, and electricians run risks when working with live wires. Because no employer can guarantee a worker’s safety, the law gives the right to workers...
Some job dangers are obvious, such as roofers working high from the ground or truck drivers sharing the road with careless motorists. Other dangers are more subtle, but nonetheless pose serious risks for workers who face them every day. Some of the hidden risks you...
Workers with a severe mental or physical illness or injury can be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI). However, to receive these benefits, you must apply for them. While the actual application for benefits can seem like a simple form to...
With limited exceptions, all Michigan employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance to cover medical expenses and lost wages caused by workplace accidents. But according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules, workers’ comp also covers...