California
Why not make the Minimum Wage $50 an hour?
Then everyone would have a “living wage” and be happy! Haha, yea…right! Minimum wage laws hurt the low-skilled workers they are intended to help. Raising the minimum wage hurts these workers even more. Deep down everybody knows it. We all know that if the government raised the minimum wage to $50 an hour, many... »
Do I qualify for a dependency override?
This is the situation, any of you please tell me if I’m qualified for a depency override. The issue is I’m 19 years old, my mother claimed me on her 2008 taxes. She doesn’t make a whole lot of money but due to worker’s compensation *untaxed income* my stupid EFC score skyrocketed from 0... »
Worker’s Compensation.?
Two employees work for a private company in California. First employee files a work comp claim, carpal tunnel syndrome and was told there is no light duty available. Second employee that does the same amount of paperwork, computer, etc files a claim, carpal tunnel and is allowed back to work on light duty. The... »
Question regarding total temporary disability in California?
I was on total temporary disability because I have plantar fascitis on one of my feet and I was receiving workers compensation. Now workers comp is saying I was trying to defraud the system because they have me on tape going shopping (grocery store twice). My question is, was I supposed to stay home... »
Wrongful Termination?
My situation is very unique. I am a 20 year old black male. I worked for a private,family owned grocery store. I was the first hired when it opened. And since my position, ive been asked to do thing I believe is immoral such as, using two chemical solutions known as acetone to remove... »
Did you know the Democrats have already named Al Franken to two key committees?
He hasn’t even been sworn in and he is already a member of Health, Education and Labor and Pensions and Judiciary. With his vast experience in these areas is there any surprise? Which does bring into question… what experience does he have to be on these committees? He failed to carry required workers’ compensation... »