Tag: legal
Construction Injuries Are Serious. Workplace Safety Isn’t Negotiable.
There’s inherent danger to working in the construction industry. Whether you work with heavy machinery, perform work at a height, or use tools capable of causing serious injury, workplace safety is a must. Workers have...
I signed a waiver and then got hurt. Should I talk to a lawyer?
With summer coming and the anticipated re-opening of recreational facilities, there are likely to be more accidents and injuries. Many places of amusement and recreation require their guests, including children and/or their...
HR Alert: Commission Sales & Overtime in A Retail Establishment
Employers in the retail space long have struggled to determine whether their business is considered a “retail or service” establishment according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. This important distinction...
I was injured – should COVID stop me from contacting a lawyer?
While there’s been a drop in cars on the road — and therefore fewer car accidents — people are still getting hurt in accidents. Whether a trip and fall, ATV, bicycle, motorcycle, car or work site accident,...
HR Alert: The EEOC Provides Guidance on the Intersection between COVID-19 and EEO Laws
As workplaces plan to re-open, employers should heed new COVID-19 related guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As the guidance makes clear, responding to COVID-19 is ripe with potential to run afoul...