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Dirty Dough has open case in "cookie wars" case, and I have been working with OSHA, eeoc and labor commissions on this and was encouraged to obtain counsel ASAP.
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
For a case involving wrongful termination due to an allergic reaction to workplace chemicals, you would typically seek an employment lawyer with experience in wrongful termination and workplace discrimination cases.
Workers comp sent me to a doctor of their choose to get a independent medical evaluation. The doctors opinion was that my injuries are not work related, now workers comp sent me papers saying that my case was denied and terminated because of the doctors opinion.
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answered on Jan 22, 2023
I'm sorry you are having trouble with your claim. This is a very common way for the workers compensation insurance company to stop paying for your injury. You should consult with an attorney to see if you can dispute the denial of your claim. You may need to have your treating doctor write an... View More 
answered on Dec 1, 2020
I don't know! You live in Utah and things are done differently there! LOL
Please go see a divorce lawyer ASAP. Most good family lawyers will hear you out in the first sitting. Here in Florida (and in Texas and Oklahoma) the court can award temporary alimony, child support and... View More
I accepted a new job offer and it requires me to put in my 2-weeks notice to my current employer on the same day I get my 2019 performance bonus paid out. Does my current employer have any legal right to clawback my bonus if it has already cleared in my account?
answered on Feb 7, 2020
No. Bonuses, though voluntarily paid on top of other compensation by your employer, are still considered wages in the eyes of the IRS. Bonuses are paid for past performance, with the hope that you will continue to work at that level.
Once they have paid you, they can't take it back.... View More
Would put it on our personal insurance because he didn't have workman's comp for his employers. Very small company, we question if workman's comp is required. This was Friday 10/27/17, my husband was "let go" yesterday, 10/31/17!! Please help?
answered on Nov 1, 2017
I'm not licensed in Nevada, and am not sure where this occurred, but in Utah the employer would have to have had workers compensation insurance (and I'm 99% certain that would be the case in Nevada -- I think it's the case in all states. Your husband should see a good personal injury... View More
Sorry, a worker’s comp claim for an on the job injury.
answered on Oct 12, 2017
They can't legally preclude you from filing a claim, and thus if your claim has any potential of becoming serious, you should be very careful in accepting their "offer." If they make this offer, they are likely foregoing their immunity from liability if you were to decide to sue them... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2017
You look at your average wages (gross). Note any second jobs or other work you can't do. Also, if while you are out there is OT you missed, or holiday pay you should factor that in.
Was at work
answered on Apr 17, 2017
You are only compensated for what did happen, not what could have happened. If you had a brain injury that was made worse by their failure to diagnose and treat, yes; if the damage had been done before they examined you and the delay made no difference no. Get your comp attorney to recommend some... View More
We were asked to start a project as soon after starting we were attacked by yellow jackets I was stung 20 to 30 times on the back of my head and throughout my body. I was wondering if there was any legal action I can take
answered on Oct 27, 2016
Assuming you required medical treatment, the expenses should be paid by your employer's workers' compensation insurance. You probably don't have a personal injury claim against your employer, assuming they had that required coverage. And there's not likely a claim against anyone... View More
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