An annual report to the National Practitioner Data Bank has just arrived, and in it are the latest trends and information about the state of medical malpractice claims in America.A report to the NPDB has to be submitted within 30 days of any payout to a malpractice...
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Month: April 2014
Class-action Lawsuits Filed in Elk River Contamination Case
Many of the class-action lawsuits involving the Freedom Industries chemical spill will be funneled through West Virginia's Mass Litigation Panel, or MLP. The panel was set up to handle difficult cases with multiple defendants and plaintiffs.The lawsuits involve the...
Water Contamination Injuries and the Freedom Industries Chemical Spill
The water contamination accident in West Virginia's Elk River left hundreds of thousands of residents scared, without water and with no information. No data existed on the chemical MCHM or it's toxicity to humans. Many people were told the water was safe to drink,...
Can You be Fired for Office Gossip?
A 2012 study by Careerbuilder showed that 35 percent of workers felt bullied, and that 17 percent of these workers actually quit their jobs to get away from the bullying.You may not consider being gossiped about bullying, but depending on the level and severity of the...
Three Ways People Got Fired for Using Social Media
You have to be smart when using social media. Before you comment on something related to work, your employer, or a situation involving work, you'd better be ready to answer for it. While a recent report by the National Labor Relations Board warned against employers...
Can You Get Fired for Venting about Your Job on Facebook?
A blog-related firing is practically worthy of your resume these days, depending on your line of work. But for those who would prefer to keep their jobs, a new report by the National Labor Relations Board has shed light on when to take recourse after such a firing,...
How Much Say Can Your Employer Have in Off-site Behavior?
Just about everyone knows someone whose work situation has been affected by their personal life. But how much say does your employer have over what you do away from work?Whether you work for a small business where everyone knows your business, or for a large employer...
New Bill Would Make FMLA Paid Leave
The Family Medical Leave Act has helped millions of Americans since 1993 by providing job protection when you need time off for a serious medical condition or pregnancy, or you need to care for an immediate family member with a serious medical condition.However, many...
What does FMLA Guarantee You?
If you're pregnant, planning on getting pregnant, caring for an immediate family member who is sick, or have a short-term disability or illness, you may be wondering how FMLA, or the Family Medical leave Act, can benefit you.FMLA became law in 1993 after a decade-long...