You're new on the job, and it goes without saying that you expected to have some teasing from others as you learned the ropes. What you didn't expect was for coworkers to tease you on a more personal level. When it's joking about your work ethic or your ability to learn something new quickly, it's a far cry from someone commenting on what you're wearing or how you act when you approach a customer.
When does teasing become harassment?
When does an employer have to pay employees?
There are times when you may not be working but still have to be paid. Under federal law, your employer may be required to pay you for your time if you are on-call, traveling for business or even sleeping while at the workplace.
Uber launches new insurance coverage for its drivers
If you work for a company as an independent contractor, you may not have a right to workers' compensation. That doesn't mean you can go without coverage of any kind, though, because if you do and get hurt, you may need to file a personal injury claim or rely on savings to get through the emergency. In some cases, those without any option for compensation find themselves struggling to pay medical bills or to cover their lost wages.
First aid for low back pain: Don’t delay in getting treatment
Depending on your profession, it's possible that you could suffer a low back injury at some point. For example, this is a big concern among people who lift heavy items, day in and day out.
What are the top reasons for a workers’ compensation denial?
You hope that you never suffer an injury on the job, but you realize that this could happen even if you are as careful as possible.
The importance of Social Security Disability: The facts
When some people talk about Social Security Disability (SSD), they act like it comes out of their own pockets each time someone receives it. The truth is that SSD is an insurance coverage you have to work to earn. You pay Social Security taxes over time, and if you become disabled, those benefits are available to you based on how much you've paid into the system.
