Federal and state employment laws stipulate that employers should their workers’ overtime based on certain circumstances. The overtime premium is usually 50% of the employee’s regular hourly wage. That means that an employee who works overtime must be paid their…
Every state or local government has laws that protect workers, and many require employers to have workers’ compensation insurance. An employer should be aware of the benefits payable and the proper steps to take when a workplace accident occurs. Federal…
Motorcycle accidents are common, and when they happen, they can be devastating, fatal, and can cause a lot of damage. If you are a motorcyclist, you constantly hope and pray that you never encounter such an accident. But if you…
Citalopram is an antidepressant. Originally made in 1989 by the pharmaceutical company Lundbeck, it’s an SSRI antidepressant that is occasionally used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Today, Forest Laboratories manufactures…
So, as time passed, your “I do” has been replaced with “I don’t.” You imagined life of perpetual wedded bliss as you walked down the aisle, but reality hasn’t been so kind. It’s time to call it quits on your…
Has a relative or friend been accused and reprimanded of drunk driving or a crime they never committed? Or is it a case of personal injury? These legal matters can’t be solved outside the court, and the absence of a…
Did you know that you paid federal disability benefits for more than 10 million people? If you’ve been dealing with rough medical conditions, then you may be contemplating claiming Social Security Disability Insurance. This is doubly true if you’ve had…
Injuries can be traumatic and impact every aspect of life. If you or a loved one has been injured, it can be hard to come to terms with particularly if it affects your day-to-day life and ability to work. Whether…
A rear-end collision entails one vehicle being hit from behind by another vehicle’s front end. A driver involved in these kinds of auto accidents might be the driver of the striking vehicle, the vehicle that was hit, or a vehicle…
Head and brain injuries can have traumatic effects on a victim. They are associated with high treatment costs and sometimes loss of work. In some cases, employers may not be willing to pay worker’s compensation after incurring such injuries in…