Hay muchos factores que influyen en si debe llegar a un acuerdo y qué debe pedir: por ejemplo, ¿cuál es el riesgo de que esté fuera del trabajo durante mucho tiempo? Por ejemplo, si se lesiona en el trabajo después de trabajar para la misma empresa durante 30 años y no puede volver a ese […]
¿qué puedo obtener de mi acuerdo de compensación de trabajadores?
Para responder a la pregunta: ¿qué puedo obtener de mi acuerdo de compensación de trabajadores? Primero tenemos que saber qué manda la Ley de Compensación de Trabajadores de Carolina del Norte en términos de compensación. Tiene sentido, ¿verdad? Si se llega a un acuerdo, está aceptando recibir un pago único a cambio de sus derechos […]
Working Overtime on a Salary Without Extra Pay? You Might Get More Money This Year!
If you make a salary between $684 and $844 a week, you could be entitled to overtime pay for the first time on July 1st. And on January 1, 2025, the weekly minimum salary to get overtime will go up to $1,128. These new increases from the U.S. Department of Labor are for some employees […]
Celebrating International Workers’ Day: A Tribute to Workers’ Rights
May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is observed on May 1st each year. It is a time to remember the tireless efforts and contributions of workers worldwide. This day holds profound significance as it serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for workers’ rights, workers’ safety, fair labor practices, and social justice. […]
E-bike Classifications in North Carolina
There are lots of reasons to buy from your local bike shop. If you’re looking for an e-bike, add another one to the list. That online, monster, e-bike might look fun, or convenient to get to work, but is it legal? (If you’re somewhere other than NC and reading this, there are tidbits there for […]
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act Could Affect You or Your Family
You probably have seen the commercials or the news about Camp Lejeune: The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) was signed into law. Service members and their families could receive payment for medical issues from contaminated water. You are hearing about lawyers making claims and possible damages for cancer and other injuries. If you were at […]
TIP #2-Understand What “Injury By Accident” Means
An injury by accident is an unusual event that interrupts normal work. The word accident is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance.” That definition makes sense: you don’t have an accident unless something out of the ordinary happens. When you apply that definition to workers’ comp in North […]
TIP #1-Report Injuries at work in writing as soon as possible
If you don’t report your injury right away, it can lead to a very hard lesson. The first and most important lesson when handling workers’ compensation claims is to report injuries at work when they happen. If you don’t report it immediately, report it as soon as you can, and definitely within 30 days. The sooner […]
Can I be Fired if I am Injured on the Job?
William called with a painful situation: he was injured on the job. He fell at work and hurt his back, and his employer fired him once the doctor said he would need surgery. William had no money coming in and now he couldn’t work at all. He wanted answers right away. If you are injured […]
Johnson & Groninger Reports Another Client Win
William Smith is a long-time employee of a paper mill in Roanoke Rapids, NC. His job required him to knock hard deposits off of a hot furnace with a long rod. The steel rod often hit the side of the furnace door. The blows from the rod sent shock waves up Mr. Smith’s arm. After […]