The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 protects retirement funds for American workers. It is designed to ensure that your nest egg is around when you retire. It imposes rules on employers that offer retirement plans to protect your investment. This...
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Month: April 2016
Driver in single car and rollover accidents could be unclear
Identifying the driver believed to be responsible for a crash is crucial for many reasons, the least of which is to ensure that the final report is correct. It is also important in order to ensure that the right party faces criminal charges and/or civil claims in a...
You may be entitled to the Prevailing Wage
Most everyone is aware of the minimum wage but that is not the only minimum wage out there. There are different wages for a variety of jobs, including small employers, waitresses and workers who work on public works projects. Public works projects mean jobs...
Rear-end collisions can lead to head-on collisions
It can be easy for Missouri drivers to become complacent behind the wheel, which could make them less attentive. If drivers are not paying adequate attention to the road and other vehicles, they might not be prepared to stop when needed and could run into the back of...
Reporting work injuries is shielded by whistleblower protections
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigate companies to ensure that they respect workers' rights. Among those protections is the right to report injuries and work hazards. This is critical to improve safety and reduce injuries. This article will go...
An overview of the Americans with Disability Act
The Americans with Disability Act was a landmark law that granted protections for disabled Americans to access work, stores and many other activities that other people take for granted. Specifically, the ADA mandates that employers give equal opportunity for disabled...
Pharmacist and doctor errors with medications can be dangerous
Many Missouri residents rely on medications to control chronic conditions. If they contract another illness or suffer some other sort of injury, they might need a different medication to help them recover. When it comes to medications, pharmacist and doctor errors can...
OSHA releases new rules to protect workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released new rules to protect workers who are exposed to respirable silica. Silica is a fine dust that is breathed in and causes silicosis, an incurable disease. It is found in a multitude of products, most notably...
DOL adopts rules to bring transparency to unionizing
Gone are the days when company bosses would hire Pinkerton agents to bust up union meetings and demonstrations. Companies now engage "consultants" to speak with and advise workers regarding union activities. These consultants do not need to identify themselves as...
Arrests after drunk driving accidents might not be enough
If a drunk driver gets behind the wheel of a car, everyone on the road is in danger. When drunk driving accidents in Missouri or elsewhere occur, the impaired drivers are often arrested at the scenes and charged. However, for the seriously injured and the families of...