For years the controversy over forced arbitration clauses has been rising through the public consciousness. Since the advent of arbitration agreements, the public has come to discover fine print arbitration clauses buried in cell phone contracts, credit card contracts, and even nursing home contract
You sign up with a trucking company to become one of their drivers. You may travel from your home in North Carolina to another state to finish your application. Or you live outside of North Carolina. You probably take tests for the company in that…
Bob Murray runs coal companies. He also sues people. Prolifically. And unsuccessfully (at least seven cases dismissed). In June 2017, John Oliver’s HBO program, Last Week Tonight, featured reporting on the coal industry. When Oliver reached out to Murray Energy in preparing his show, he received
Casinos are an important part of the Atlantic City economy. They require thousands of employees working in various capacities. Working in a casino can be a positive experience but, unfortunately, there is a downside. Casinos are a playground for adults to release their inhibitions and…
On a flight last week, I was catching up on my reading. In the August 7, 2015 edition of the Birmingham Business Journal, there was a list of the highest paid public company executives (ranked by compensation in 2014). Four of the five top 25…
Image: planetc1/flickr Back in June I posted a blog, When is Styling Hair Like Dissecting A Frog? That article discussed the dangers exposure to formaldehyde in hair products can pose to…
The Work Zone Safety Program, first created in 1989, aims to increase work zone safety awareness and education in the state of North Carolina in hopes of reducing work…
When Bunnitine Bunny Greenhouse called out an Iraq contractor for using its own cost projections to obtain a multi-year contract with her employer, the Army Corps of Engineers, she had no idea that…
I was doing some research on texting while driving the other day and came upon a letter written by OSHA Assistant Secretary David Michaels to employers. The letter was published as part of…
Workers’ compensation benefits are under attack in North Carolina. It is imperative that anyone who cares about injured workers in our state sign this vital petition—Do Not Hurt NC…
Did you know that the current North Carolina Legislature is only days away from introducing legislation that will reduce workers’ compensation benefits? Do you realize that this…
A question was posted on LawGuru recently regarding Alabama Workers Compensation. I thought some people, especially those in jobs requiring more physical labor, might find the question and…
