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What Should Your Employer Do When You’re Injured at Work?

  A workplace injury can completely turn your life upside down. Whether it’s a minor sprain or a life-altering accident, it sets off a chain reaction of medical, legal, and workplace protocols. How your employer responds can significantly impact your...

Why ERISA Denials Happen and What You Can Do About Them

  You’ve worked hard, followed the rules, and expected the benefits you were promised to be there when you needed them. But then comes the denial. A letter arrives—filled with technical jargon—and suddenly, the support you’ve been counting on is...

Getting Into an Accident with Uninsured or Underinsured Negligent Driver

  If you’ve ever been in an accident, you know the drill. A million thoughts flood your mind at once: “Am I hurt? Is the other person okay? Who’s at fault? Will my insurance cover this?” But what happens when...

Upcoming Changes to Overtime Pay: What You Need to Know About the 2025 DOL Salary Requirement

Starting January 1, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) is planning to raise the minimum salary required to qualify for exemption from overtime pay from $43,888 per year to $58,656 per year. Unless this rule is overturned, this weekly wage...

The FLSA, DOL, and the Fight Over Salary Requirements for White-Collar Exemptions

Picture this: You’re in a management position at your company, pulling 50-60 hour workweeks, but still getting the same paycheck week after week. Your boss tells you it’s because you’re an “exempt” employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....

Relief for Those Disabled by Work Injuries

Worker’s compensation is a lifesaver for those who’ve been injured on the job. You won’t be stuck wondering how you’ll cover your bills, medical expenses, and basic necessities if you can’t go back to work right away. But here’s the...