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Classifying workers
Classifying Workers – The Employee v. Independent Contractor Distinction.
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US Gambling Laws
Gambling laws in the US vary from state to state, with a handful of federal laws overarching. The system is really a hodgepodge of jurisdictional nuances, with differing standards for the definition of gambling, licensure requirements, and regulatory oversight. Most states opt for one of two approaches: restrict gambling in all forms, or regulate and…
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The Work Comp Carve-Out for Migrant Workers
The Michigan Worker’s Disability Compensation Act requires most employers to carry insurance for work-place injuries. This work comp insurance is meant to cover 80% of the after-tax value of an injured worker’s lost wages while they recover from an injury. The insurance also covers medical bills and some other miscellaneous expenses/benefits. Almost all employers in…
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Worker’s Comp Mental Health Claims
I have handled many mental health work comp claims in my career. The claims may relate to anxiety from a stressful work environment. They may relate to depression following a work injury. They may also relate to PTSD from witnessing something horrific on the job, or worse, having something horrific happen to you on the…
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