http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/employment-labor.html Avvo.com - Employment Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/filing-your-virginia-workers-compensation-claim In Virginia workers' compensation claims must be filed with the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission within 2 years of the accident or within 2 years of the communication of an occupational disease. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INJURED WORKER TO FILE THE CLAIM. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:42:50 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/independent-contractor-versus-employee It does make a difference whether a worker is classified as an employee or independent contractor. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:28 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/fair-pay-and-time-off Under Federal and State law, there are rules about how an employer must pay employees. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:47 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/why-do-i-need-a-workers-comp-lawyer Workers’ Compensation law in North Carolina is a complicated and specialized area of the law and an experienced attorney can help preserve evidence, find experts to assist you in the prosecution of your case and fight to get the benefits to which you may be entitled. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:13:59 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-is-discrimination Many employees do not understand the difference between simple bad treatment by an employer and illegal discrimination. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:47:17 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-utilize-the-workers-compensation-system If you have been injured at work, you have a right to have medical assistance and many other benefits. However, please be advised that it is a felony to commit fraud or intentional misrepresentation in the claim. If you are the employer, you have a duty to provide the medical asistance or access. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:09:21 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/workers-compensation-in-maryland Workers compensation benefits for firefighters Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:51:05 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/navigating-the-social-security-application Whether online or in-person, the Social Security Application can be daunting. Broken down, however, each step seems simpler than the last and with the proper planning and forethought, the process will be quick and your application thorough and complete. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:43:19 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-to-bring-to-an-employment-discrimination-consultation-with-an-employment-attorney This guide describes what to bring with you if you are going to meet with an employment attorney. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:20:08 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/federal-employees-employment-discrimination-case-processing-procedures This guide presents a step by step explanation of procedures available to United States federal government employees who have suffered discrimination in their employment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:14:20 PST