Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Workers Comp

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that guarantees employees time off during certain, specifically defined situations.  The act works hand and hand with state workers compensation laws.  This law only applies to employers with 50 or more employees.  Generally

There are a variety of potential dangers and hazards looming everywhere around a construction site.  Slips and falls rank among the most common, with back injuries, broken bones, and being hitting with falling debris following closely as well.  Unfortunately, there is a very long

If you are a company who employs 20 or more people, you are subject to a law called the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA).  This program requires employers to offer employees who would otherwise lose their health plan coverage the option

If you have spent much time watching day-time television or worse…late night television, then chances are you have seen more than your share of legal commercial surrounding Black Lung lawsuits and claims. The problem became so widespread and severe that the Federal government stepped

It is important to consider that as a small business, there are a variety of laws governing benefits an employee is entitled to.  You should be aware and understand how workers compensation benefits interact with the various federal laws, rules and regulations.  Here are

As a small business owner, you may or may not have the option to participate in a workers compensation program.  There are a variety of advantages and disadvantages to consider before making the decision to participate – or not participate in the program.  If

Each state has its own laws and regulations that control the workers compensation program in their state, and these laws vary from state to state.  In most cases, if you are an employer with at least one employee, you are required to carry workers

Contractors and Sub-Contractors that deal with Federal projects should be familiar with the different types of Workers Compensation programs they may encounter. One such federal program is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Program. The Longshore and Harbor Workers Comp Program offers compensation and health

Contractors and small business owners that sub-contract or work with various federal agencies or programs should learn to know and recognize the different Workers Comp programs and initiatives. One such program is the DOL Energy Employees program designed to provide benefits to employees, and

The Department of Labor has four primary programs that respond to the needs of federal injured or ill workers.  These programs provide benefits to a variety of federal workers and their families which are somewhat different than those for other Workers Comp programs. It