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TIME TO UPDATE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS

This is a good time to update employee handbooks because of numerous legal changes.

ARE SAME-SEX MARRIAGES TREATED EQUALLY FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES?

IRS says same-sex marriages are the same as traditional marriages for tax purposes.

WILL OBESITY BE CONSIDERED A DISABILITY UNDER THE ADA?

Obesity may be considered a disability under the ADA

NEW REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS IN APPLYING FMLA TO SAME SEX COUPLES

Same-sex couples may be entitled to FMLA benefits.

EEOC FLEXES MUSCLES ON USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY —TWO LAWSUITS FILED

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rules for use of criminal history.

WORKERS COMPENSATION

KEYS TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Do I Need A Workers' Compensation Lawyer?

The Los Angeles workers' compensation lawyers at Jacobson & Han LLP want to inform all employees who are injured at work that seeking the advice of an experienced workers' compensation is very important for the outcome of their case.

Suing Carriers for Medical Care

When carriers dispute a surgery recommended for the injured worker, the injured worker will be in for a tough time.

An Employee Was Injured In The Parking Lot; Compensable?

An injured worker's injuries sustained in a MVA in the employers parkiing lot is compensable.

With respct to workers compensation, must an employee be performing regular work duties to qualify for benefits?

Answer to a question as to whether if a worker is injured while doing a job other than her regular job, but during work hours, will workers comp still pay?

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