There are over 8.1 million illegal workers in the United States. Although they are here illegally, these workers are necessary to the workforce. The Perryman Group prepared an in-depth study on illegal immigrants and the effects they have on the US workforce. Highlights of the findings include: The latest census data indicates that 1 of [...]
Keep the following in mind when you have a work related injury. Step 1 Report your injury. When you know you have a work-related injury, report the injury to your employer. And always ask to fill out an incident report. If your employer does not provide you with one, you can get a first report [...]
The Workers’ Compensaiton Court of Appeals decided a series of cases in the month of September dealing with Gillette injuries. Dillon v. Pennco Construction In Dillon, the WCCA upheld the trial court’s decision that the employee sustained a Gillette-type injury on a certain date. The main issue in the case was whether there was an [...]
Due to advancements in technology and improvements in medical treatment, Americans are living longer and staying healthy longer then ever before. And many are working longer, as well. The US Department of Labor reports that from 1977 to 2007, employment of workers over the age of 65 increased 101%. People past the “retirement age” are [...]
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