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What makes an Injury a Workers' Compensation Injury?

The article discusses the California Workers' Compensation concept of AOE/COE, injury arising out of and in the course and scope of employment

Preventing Work-Related Mesothelioma - St. Louis Mesothelioma Lawyer

Occupational exposure to asbestos can cause serious illnesses and the most severe among them is mesothelioma.

How To Bring A Workers Comp Claim in Ohio: Cincinnati and Dayton Area Lawyers

If you are injured or contract an occupational disease on the job, consulting with a competent workers' compensation attorney promptly may ensure that your claim is allowed to the full extent of your injury and your interests are fully protected.

St. Louis Injured at Work - Complications of Work-Related Concussions

Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of reported work-related concussions.

How Do I Get Paid After an Accident? Ohio BWC Claims

When an employee is injured in the course of an arising out of his employment and has an allowed workers compensation claim (BWC claim), there are a number of ways he/she may be paid or receive compensation following the injury. The following are some of the most common ways:

Are Employees Owed Overtime For Checking And Answering Email After Hours?

All the work that is being done outside of work hours is creating a compliance problem for many businesses. California law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) require employers to compensate employees that are classified as nonexempt for all time worked.

Seven Common Mistakes Employers Make

Here are some common, costly mistakes employers make, all of which are easily avoidable with proper guidance and advice:

Employee Can Successfully Bring Intentional Tort Claim Against Employer City

The typical avenue for employees seeking compensation is through a worker's comp claim. An exception to this is an intentional tort claim. This case examines a man suing a city for an assault he suffered while working for the city.

Rights of an Injured Employee in Ohio: Making an Ohio Workers' Compensation Claim

Understanding workers' compensation in Ohio by contracting an Ohio workers' compensation attorney can go a long way to ensure you get complete benefits from your claim.

Preserving Important Evidence in Your Employment Dispute

You have control over evidence in your possession (most importantly, make multiple copies of relevant e-mails, documents, photographs, and other similar evidence and keep these backup copies in multiple safe spaces), but what can you do to preserve evidence that might be held by your employer?

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