Background screening assists potential employers in identifying mismatches in culture, unqualified candidates, dishonesty, and other risks during the hiring process, traits that could trigger significant negative consequences within the organization post-employment. A poor hiring decision can result in decreased productivity, loss of clients, tarnished reputation, theft of company assets (employee theft accounts for 30% of […]
There might be situations that arise sometimes where a company or individual harms you. When that happens, you might feel angry or upset. You may feel like you should get compensation of some kind for what they did to you. In this article, we’ll discuss how the legal system protects you when a person or […]
Equal Pay Claim For Same Job - Is it illegal in the UK? This week more than 3,500 current and former workers at leading high street retailer Next have won the final stage of a six-year legal battle for equal pay. Next could now face costs in excess of £30m+ with thousands of pounds payable […]
Work accidents can have serious effects, such as overwhelming medical bills and temporary or permanent disabilities. All US states except Texas mandate that employers provide certain benefits to help victims in these cases. This program is called workers’ compensation, formerly workman’s comp. Unfortunately, many employers and insurance companies deny this responsibility. Others provide meagre benefits […]
Submitting an ERISA claim can be challenging, characterized by intricate details and stringent regulations. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act outlines particular protocols that must be adhered to so benefit claims are accurately processed and evaluated. Familiarity with these guidelines is essential to prevent frequent missteps that may result in delays or rejections of benefits. […]
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides medical, wage replacement, and rehabilitation benefits to employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses. In Virginia, this system is governed by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (VWCA), specifically Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia. David Falcon has been representing accident victims and injured workers since […]
Workplace injuries are more common than you might think. In 2022 alone, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the United States. This marked a 7.5 percent increase from the previous year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
On January 1, 2022, a modification of the Federal Act on Cartels and Other Restraints of Competition entered into force in Switzerland (Cartel Act), introducing the concept of relative market power. The purpose of this contribution is to analyse those modifications and discuss their possible impacts on franchise relationships. It will focus on the right […]
Thousands of Florida employees annually sustain injuries at work and subsequently file for workers’ compensation for job-related injuries and health conditions. Unfortunately, many of these claims face denial due to errors in paperwork, insufficient medical evidence, or inadequate documentation. Understanding the critical steps and legal requirements is essential in obtaining the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Catherine “Catie” Meehan is a partner at the Steinberg Law Firm. She has an extensive background in the medical field with degrees in both psychology and nursing, in addition to her law degree. Catie’s nursing background comes into play daily as she represents individuals who have been seriously injured at work or in their lives. […]
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