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Injured Nurses Are Working Hurt

Almost 20,000 nurses were hurt at work in Missouri during 2016. However, only 1,544 of those injured nurses filed a Missouri Workers Comp Claim. Nurses account for almost 20% of all reported injuries in Missouri. With so many injuries and so few claims filed, we know that nurses are working hurt.

Primer on Severance Agreements

The purpose of a separation/severance agreement is to minimize risk from employment termination, to compensate an employee for employment loss, and, contractually, to finalize the employment relationship. It is an important tool for employers.

What Types of Monetary Compensation Are Available for Workers Compensation Claims?

It's important to understand what workers' compensation is and how it works.

Can Part Time Employees Recieve Workers Compensation?

Learn how Georgia workers' compensation law works with regard to part time employees.

Traveling Injuries and Workers’ Compensation

Understand how workers' compensation in the state of Georgia works in the case of traveling injuries.

Payments for Pre-Existing Injuries: The Missouri Second Injury Fund

The Second Injury workers compensation fund is a great resource to have. However, it is often more complicated than a normal workers compensation case.

Qui tam and reverse false claims

Discusses the details of qui tam and reverse false claims for whistleblowers, including what rights and remedies employees have

Pregnant Social Worker Sues Former Employer For Abusive Termination

Blog post about a pregnant woman sued her former employer for wrongful termination.

Worker's Compensation Not Undermined by Employee's Contract

Blog post about a case involving a claim for worker's compensation and the rights of employees in employment contracts.

Board of Ed. Terminates Tenured Teacher For Sexual Misconduct

Blog post about a tenured teacher who appealed his firing for sexual harassment of students.

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