Recent Blog Posts
How Worker Misclassification Affects Workers’ Compensation, Other Benefits
With freelancing and contract work on the rise in recent years, many employers are taking advantage of this. They are hiring more contractors to do work. But the problem is that these workers are being treated as employees. Misclassification of workers is increasing as companies forego hiring employees and instead hire independent contractors for… Read More »
How Far Will Your SSDI Benefits Go?
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits after suffering an injury, illness, or other health condition that is considered a disability, or lasts for at least 12 months. After all, they can no longer work, so they have no other income and no other option for wage replacement. However, when… Read More »
Why Veterans Need To Consider Advance Directives
Veterans who have fought hard to protect their country are given many benefits. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) allows veterans to dictate the type of medical care they receive. They usually have the final say — except when they don’t. Sometimes there are situations in which a veteran cannot make their wishes known…. Read More »
Amazon Cited For Unsafe Conditions
Employers must ensure that employees work in safe environments. They must remove hazards from the workplace if possible and provide appropriate safety training and aids for workers. Many employers don’t follow these rules, though. They do what they can to cut corners, causing employees to suffer serious injuries or even death.Federal safety inspectors recently… Read More »
Can My Spouse Get Benefits If I Am Receiving SSDI?
When a life event happens, you may be able to receive compensation, such as government benefits. The good news is that sometimes family members can receive benefits as well, especially when it comes to medical and disability issues. This applies to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which are monthly benefits given to those who… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation For PTSD
Many people get into traumatic accidents. These accidents can be so life-changing that they cause emotional issues. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can come about after being involved in a horrifying event or even witnessing one. A person may experience flashbacks or nightmares, anxiety, depression, and other negative effects. PTSD can cause people to… Read More »
Tax Benefits For Veterans
We’re already in February and tax season is now underway. Some people enjoy this time of year if they are getting a tax refund. If they’re not and they have to pay taxes, then they may be delaying submitting their taxes for as long as possible. The tax code offers many tax benefits for… Read More »
New York Introduces Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Bill
In an employment setting, retaliation should never be an issue or concern. Employees should feel free to exercise their legal rights in regards to workplace injuries, unsafe work duties, and taking time off for jury duty or to provide care for loved ones under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Many New York… Read More »
Less Commonly Known Benefits For Veterans
Veterans do a lot to protect our country. As such, they are given many benefits when they retire or leave the service. Many are aware of medical, housing, and education benefits, but there are many benefits that veterans should be aware of. However, transitioning from a servicemember to a civilian is not an easy… Read More »
New York Bus Driver Sentenced For Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Many people engage in overemployment — which involves working multiple jobs at once — in order to earn as much money as possible. Some people try to do this with government benefits like workers’ compensation. They work other jobs even though they’re supposed to be too disabled to work. This situation happened in New… Read More »