Many people in Los Angeles assume that any time they sustain workplace injuries they are entitled to receive workers’ compensation. While that is the basic premises of the law, there are many rules, stipulations and circumstances that can affect a person’s right to obtain benefits, states the Manufacturing Technology Mutual Insurance Company. Not all workplace […]
read moreA big fear of expecting mothers who are working full-time is what is going to happen when they have to leave work to give birth or take care of their child. And while you would assume that a new mother is automatically given “maternity leave,” that is not always the case. Here are some things […]
read moreUnfortunately, many families are living paycheck to paycheck. This means that once an injury or illness strikes, these families are left without a safety net or paycheck. The Department of Labor estimates that more than one-third of private sector workers do not have access to paid sick leave. Workers are unable to take time off […]
read moreZika is a mosquito-borne disease that spread to the United States from the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico. According to the Department of Labor, there are four cases in Florida so far, but theoretically, Zika could spread to any area with mosquitoes. To help workers and employers protect themselves, the Occupational Safety Health […]
read moreThis summer is set to be one of the (if not the) hottest on record. Unfortunately, summer isn’t all beaches and tanning. Working outdoors in extreme heat can be incredibly dangerous. The human body needs to maintain a certain temperature, any deviation up or down by a few degrees could be fatal. The body cools […]
read moreCutting off workers’ compensation benefits when you return to work makes sense at first. After all, workers’ compensation compensates you for your injuries you sustained at work. If you can work, then you must not be injured anymore. But this takes a very narrow view of workers’ compensation. There are many reasons to order these […]
read moreThe Department of Labor calls on the states to update their certification laws to give credit to military experience and education. A consistent barrier to civilian employment for many military veterans is a lack of proper certification. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America recently released their 7th Annual Survey of its members, which identified […]
read moreIf you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation pays you regular amounts to help cover your living expenses and partially replace your working wage until you can return to work. It also requires that your employer pay for any medical expenses related to your injury. But these […]
read moreYou may not have heard, but government contractors got a raise this year. In February of 2014, the Obama Administration issued Executive Order 13658 which directed the Department of Labor to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors. Mostly it was to assist contractors who work in construction and service, two industries with typically low […]
read moreUnemployment insurance is designed to prevent you from losing your home because of an employment hiccup. However, it is not intended to replace gainful employment. So to balance these two goals, unemployment insurance pays out regularly for a certain number of months assuming you are looking for a new job. Does this mean that you […]
read moreYour job is more than just a source of income. It is a major part of your lifestyle. If you have been the victim of wrongful termination, wrongful demotion or any kind of discriminatory business practices, it is time to take action and contact a Ventura employment law attorney that can help. Attorney Matthew A. Kaufman and the team at The Kaufman Law Firm bring experience and a vast arsenal of legal resources to help clients recover the money they deserve.
To learn more, contact our Westlake Village law office today and schedule an initial evaluation to discuss your case.