Legal Articles, Employment

SSDI Direct Benefits Non-Deductible for Support Payments, Says Court

Blog post about the use of money from Social Security disability income for child support payments.

Pending Employment Prevents Support Modification

Blog post about a divorce and separation agreement that allowed for modification of child support payments once the father of the children obtained employment.

Qui tam and reverse false claims

Discusses the details of qui tam and reverse false claims for whistleblowers, including what rights and remedies employees have

No Liability Established in Chemical Explosion

Blog post about an employer's liability for a chemical explosion.

Employer Granted Motion to Dismiss in Toxic Tort Lawsuit

Blog post about a case involving a wrongful death claim against an employer that was allegedly caused by toxic substances in the workplace.

Hospital Not Responsible for Employee's Criminal Conduct

Blog post about a hospital that was found to not be responsible for the criminal conduct of a former employee.

Pregnant Social Worker Sues Former Employer For Abusive Termination

Blog post about a pregnant woman sued her former employer for wrongful termination.

Connection Between Employer and Employee's Assault Too Tenuous

Blog post about the liability of an employer if an employee is assaulted at work.

Freedom of Religion in the workplace, government and everywhere else: Part 1

This article explains the basic legal history of freedom of religion in the constitution

Worker's Compensation Not Undermined by Employee's Contract

Blog post about a case involving a claim for worker's compensation and the rights of employees in employment contracts.

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