Any way to fight this?

I strongly recommend that you find a board certified workers' compensation attorney in your area who provides free consultations and schedule a...

Lawsuit or workers comp?

Although it is not clear what your exact question is, an assault by a co-worker may or may not be covered under the workers' compensation act...

Unless there is some missing information that is needed to prepare the settlement agreement, it should not take the other side more than 2 weeks to...

Workman’s comp claim filed but never received now deceased?

Your father's death does not end his claim. If the claim is denied by the carrier, it may cause some challenges in developing the evidence you...

How do I best protect my rights in an employment situation where my health has been jeopardized due to environmental exposure?

There may be help for you under the ADAAA and the Workers' Compensation Act. However, you need to be prepared for a potentially long and difficult...

Which is best :Resign or be fired. How are ratings done?

Both resigning and getting fired are not good for your case. I recommend doing the best you can to maintain your work relationship as you move to...

There is case law that holds unless your new injury was the result of you intentionally injuring yourself, it remains part of the same compensable...

Is it OK for a boss to adhere to our PTO policy for one employee and grant leave without requiring others to "spend" PTO?

It sounds like you feel you are getting less favorable treatment from your boss than other employees. If we ignore the "unwritten policy", it is...

Walmart is a sophisticated employer with a lot of experience with employment laws and litigation. From what you describe, the company is taking...

What are my options with a non compete?

If your noncompete is: (1) in writing, (2) reasonable in its terms, time and territory, (3) made part of the employment contract; (4) based on...