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Age discrimination in the workplace is an incredibly common problem for lawyers. From 2010 to 2017, older workers filed over 200,000 age discrimination lawsuits. The fact is, someone’s age doesn’t determine their worth as a worker. Yet, older workers still experience age discrimination in the workplace. There’s a lot of ageist myths about older workers; that they’re hard to...

Ultimately, your employer cannot deny you unemployment benefits. Unemployment is a taxable-based, state program. However, employers can contest unemployment claims, which is why your claim may be denied. Before you receive unemployment benefits, your state’s unemployment agency reviews your application to ensure you qualify for unemployment benefits. These qualifications can vary...

Workers compensation is insurance that pays for a worker’s work-related injuries and illnesses. This can include something as small as paid time off to recover from a sprained ankle to permanent disability coverage. This is a state-regulated compensation plan that differs from unemployment insurance.   When a worker accepts an employer’s workers compensation benefits, the...

What Are My Rights After I’m Injured? Although worker’s compensation is supposed to help injured workers recover, many are denied or don’t receive all the benefits they really need. You have many legal rights after you’re injured at work. The best way to legally protect yourself after you get into an accident is to know all the right steps to take.  Also Read: 7 Red Flags...

Numerous studies show that employees often leave jobs over a bad boss, not because they don’t like the job. Having a bad employer not only negatively affects your work, but it can also affect your finances and health. When your bad boss starts to take it too far, it might be time to call a lawyer. Whistleblower laws protect employees from speaking up about unethical or illegal activities...