Category: Workers Compensation
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 28, 2023
When something bad happens and there’s a need for help in navigating through the legal sphere to get fair compensation and a successful resolution, contacting a lawyer is the first line of defense. Thoroughly researched and properly contacted, you might meet the perfect lawyer for your case who accepts you right away, but that’s […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 12, 2023
While unions have played a large and crucial part in the developing landscape of American industries and the workplace, there are plenty of anti-union workers out there who do not, under any circumstance, want to be a part of a union. Both workers that are all for unionization and those who avoid them are […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 26, 2023
A necessary and overdue change is coming into effect on June 27th, 2023 for those in the workforce who are or can become pregnant and for nursing mothers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) ensure that mothers are provided with what they […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 29, 2023
As we approach the festive, chocolate buzz-bringing holiday of Easter on April 9th, many people might be hopping over to the grocery store and picking up some goodies, popping some boiled eggs into dye, or getting their Easter ham ready for baking. But the kiddos, they’re putting carrots and milk out in hopes to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 14, 2023
If there has ever been an ambivalent term used in the news, it’s unionize. Workers unionize, unions being blocked, union strikes – it’s used in every way imaginable with all sorts of stigmas attached to it, good and bad. But what does it actually mean when you hear that workers are unionizing? What Is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 14, 2022
The holiday season, for most, is filled with the busy buzz of getting ready. Maybe for family to come to your house, or you to theirs, perhaps it’s a work party or a Christmas for your own family that they’ll never forget. Regardless, this time of year, everything seems to be fast-paced and go-go-go, which can […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 17, 2022
Injuries in the workplace are common. Every year thousands of people get unexpectedly injured on the job. While workplace injuries can happen in a myriad of different ways, there are some common scenarios. Based on data from the National Safety Council (NSC), the top causes of workplace injuries may account for upwards of three out […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 17, 2022
While most people do not hope or expect to get injured at work, sometimes it happens. In fact, according to information from by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, employers reported approximately 2.1 million injury cases, with 4,764 of them being fatal work injuries. If you are injured at work, you may decide to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 18, 2021
Last March, millions of jobs turned remote as a temporary measure to limit the spread of Covid19. No one could have anticipated they’d be out-of-office for months on end and now, for man, over a year. And yet, 63% of Americans say that they would prefer remote work in the long-term. A recent survey by […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 26, 2021
Construction, hospitality, or office worker–a life-altering accident can happen in any workplace. Whether you’re a new job seeker or have worked at the same company for thirty years, it’s important to be aware of your rights under current Kentucky workers’ compensation law. This begins with the Workers’ Compensation Act, which asserts that all employers must […]