When most workers are hurt on the job, they are able to fill out a workers’ compensation claim and call it a day. Not so for those in the maritime industry. There are federal laws for those injured on the job...
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The woman known as the Ebola Nurse recently settled a lawsuit with her employer after claiming that they were at fault for her contraction of the disease. Though the case died down, the settlement has brought it back into...
Understanding the Defense Base Act: What Injured Workers Need to Know Working in a defense base can be risky and dangerous, especially if you are assigned to a war zone. The risks are even higher if you are working as a...
When it comes to workplace hazard, you probably think of wet floors, large machinery and even powerful tools. If you are like many people, your own brain doesn’t even make the list of what could pose a risk to you on the...
Congratulations! Your small business has finally taken off and you are ready to hire your first employee. Knowing that your business has grown to the point that you cannot handle everything on your own is exciting. Hiring...