In all workers compensation claims, an injured worker must show that his or her injury occurred ‘within the course of’ and ‘arising out of’ his employment to be compensable. This is also true for the many Americans that work from home. An injury in the home setting, where there are no witnesses to the injury,… Read More »
Archives for June 2016
Davenport Sexual Harassment | Employment Discrimination Lawyers
One of the best ways to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace is to understand what it is. Many people may not even realize that they have been a victim of this type of harassment, or that they may be a harasser. There are two types of sexual harassment. Quid Pro Quo involves an employer… Read More »
Employees Push Back on Arbitration Agreements | Wrongful Termination Lawyers
More and more companies are turning to arbitration agreements to thwart employees from bringing legal challenges in court. Big and small companies are requiring employees to sign arbitration clauses in what is seen as a process often lopsided in favor of the employer. Not going down without a fight, some employees are pushing back. Recently… Read More »
The Hidden Costs of a Work Injury | Davenport Iowa Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Stress is the second largest occupational disease after musculoskeletal conditions. In fact, 90 million lost work days annually are attributed to stress, which includes workers who are struggling with the aftermath of a compensable work injury. Without question, a workers’ compensation injury can have psychological consequences. Loss of income, loss of status as the breadwinner,… Read More »