Category: Workers Compensation
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 6, 2017
The United States of America does a pretty good job protecting its citizens from being wrongfully terminated. Federal law makes it illegal for an employer to fire someone they’ve hired based on certain characteristics that are protected from discrimination. Those protected characteristics include, but are not limited to: Race and skin color National origin or […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 13, 2017
Workers’ compensation laws can be confusing for even the most savvy of people; however, it is important to know your rights when it comes to workers’ compensation in Kentucky. Workers’ compensation laws were originally mandated to place responsibility of workplace injuries and diseases on the industry. While the purpose of workers’ compensation laws seems straight-forward, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 13, 2017
Asbestos, the naturally occurring yet toxic mineral, is banned in over 50 countries across the world, but not in the United States. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that roughly 107,000 American workers are subject to asbestos-related diseases per year. One of the most detrimental diseases that can result from asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 13, 2017
Before you find yourself in a difficult situation with an employer, you should take the time to fully understand the rights you have as an employee. It is easier to face a situation armed with the necessary information instead of educating yourself after the fact. Workers compensation applies to situations where an employee has suffered a […]