Year: 2025
The federal government considers an employer to have conducted a mass layoff when it terminates employees who file at least 50 initial claims for unemployment insurance, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), qualifying businesses must provide at least 60 days’ notice to employees […]
Conveyor belts play an important role in many industries by moving materials quickly and efficiently. Whether in factories or warehouses, they help keep things running smoothly. However, without proper conveyor safety measures, these machines can be dangerous, leading to serious injuries. Safety Risks of Conveyor Belt Usage in the Workplace Conveyor belts may seem simple, […]
Nurses are the lifeblood of the medical field, caring for patients and assisting doctors and other healthcare professionals in hospitals and other medical facilities. While they are vital to keeping Kentucky’s healthcare system running, they can also face nursing injuries that can jeopardize their physical and mental health. From being on their feet all day […]
Under Kentucky workers’ compensation law, if you get injured at work, you must report the injury to your supervisor or another designated person as soon as possible after the event. Delaying the report could negatively affect your ability to claim workers’ compensation benefits. Kentucky’s Rules for Reporting Workplace Injuries If you get hurt at work […]
When a person suffers a catastrophic injury or develops a severe medical condition that leaves them unable to work, the individual may be eligible for financial assistance through the Social Security Administration’s disability benefit programs. However, qualifying for disability benefits typically involves a complex application process. An experienced Social Security disability lawyer can make the […]
If you are 55 years old or older, you might not consider yourself a person of advanced age. But your age could help you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you can no longer work. To receive SSDI benefits, you must show that you have an injury or illness that makes you […]
Many Kentuckians who have spent their lives working hard to make a living or who have suffered traumatic injuries know what chronic pain is. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says about 21% of adults in the U.S. experience pain that occurs most days or every day. If your chronic pain keeps you from working […]