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Archive for October, 2014

All too often, employees aren’t informed as to their workplace rights. Sometimes, employees are just too scared to stand up for their rights. But these employee laws are put in place to protect workers from exploitation, and they’re a vital part of ensuring fair working conditions. Here’s what employment rights attorneys wish that all employees knew:

1. You Are Legally Entitled to Breaks

   Break time is legally mandated; it’s as simple as that. And while there are a few exceptions depending on the kind of work, you’re not technically allowed to perform work duties during breaks.

   One common problem is that employers ask employees to skip breaks in order to set themselves apart. Instead, you should try to find other ways to indicate that you’re management material. T Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve suffered a personal injury, you’re probably thinking about what you need to do next. The whole process can be a little overwhelming, but you should try to keep calm. Here are the basic three parts of a personal injury lawsuit to help you understand the basics of the process.

The Accident
Personal injury lawsuits always begin with the accident. Whether it is a vehicle accident — which is one of the most common causes for personal injury claims — slip and fall, animal attacks, or pedestrian accidents, this is always the starting point for a personal injury case. If you do sustain an injury as a result of an accident, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Then you should start gathering and documenting information to start building your ca Read the rest of this entry »