Written by attorney Jason Zuckerman, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Does federal law protect employees who blow the whistle about unsafe consumer products? On August 14, 2008, Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act (CPSC Reform Act), which... more
Written by attorney Jason Zuckerman, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
What federal law protects whistleblowers in the public transportation industry? In August 2007, President Bush signed The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ("9/11 Act")... more
Written by attorney Michelle Gottesman, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Whether you're considering applying for disability benefits or waiting for your appeal hearing to be scheduled, the information you share with your treating doctors likely has the greatest impact on... more
Written by attorney Michael Van Cise, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Retirement Funds Are a "Countable Resource.". The Georgia Medicaid manual rules indicate that certain retirement funds can be treated as income and as a “countable resource” or an asset. For IRAs... more
Written by attorney Jesse Shapiro, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
An attorney assist you if your claim is denied.. An employee who files a written notice of claim with the Industrial Commission is entitled to a detailed statement from the employer or insurance... more
Written by attorney Jennifer Tennant, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Assign Investigator. As soon as management learns about alleged harassment, it should assign a management person to be in charge of a detailed fact-finding investigation. Whoever conducts the... more
Written by attorney Arieh Flemenbaum, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Be Prepared Before Terminating an Employee. Determine is any contractual obligations are owed to or owed from the employee. Examine any applicable employment contract, collective bargaining, non-... more
Written by attorney Jennifer Weil, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Decide whether the FLA applies. The NJ Family Leave Act applies to employers who employ 50 or more employees for 20 or more weeks in the current or preceding year. The Act also applies to the State... more
Written by attorney Neyah Bennett, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Take Your Time. A severance package is pay and benefits that an employee is offered when they leave employment with a company. A severance package may include compensation or payments based on... more
Written by attorney Diana Summers, almost 5 years ago. STAFF PICK
Are You Unemployed?. In order to get unemployment benefits a person must be unemployed and not listed on the employer's roster. An employee who is given a severance agreement may be kept on the... more
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