Andrew Miller

Recent Laws That Affect Truck Drivers

January 3, 2013

The transportation industry is no stranger to laws and regulations in their methods of travel and driving. In fact, this may be one of the most regulated industries due to the size of the industry and the amount of truck drivers which travel on roads in this country every day. The trucking industry may not […]

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Age Discrimination – PPACA

January 3, 2013

With the economic meltdown and the failure of raided pension funds to provide an adequate retirement income to many older American adults, the number of retired people still working – or working again – becomes increasingly important to the subject of age discrimination in the workplace. Let’s talk about that workplace, where those over retirement […]

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Here’s What to Do If You’re Injured on the Job

January 1, 2013

In 2007 in the USA, over 50,000 individuals died from work-related injuries. While some injuries are unfortunate accidents, others are the result of defective equipment or negligence. While work injuries aren’t always fatal, they must always be taken seriously. The most common body parts involved in work-related injuries are the spine, head and hands. Work […]

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What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?

December 16, 2012

Workers’ Compensation is a system designed to protect workers financially in case they are injured while on the job and cannot make a living because of it. Although there are some exceptions, most of the injuries incurred while at work are covered by South Carolina workers’ compensation and require the employer to compensate the employee. […]

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Mesothelioma and Firefighters

December 16, 2012

Choosing a profession is a difficult process. In most cases, individuals must find a career that is not only personally fulfilling, but also one that provides the safety and security that is desired by most people. While there are a number of professions available to young people entering the work field, firefighting is a popular […]

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Employer Liability

December 4, 2012

Employer liability basically holds a company liable for any misconduct, harm or malice caused by your employees, whether they are inflicted on customers, coworkers or even complete strangers. An employer is held legally responsible for any wrongdoing done by an employee who is acting within the scope of employment. Basically, the employer can be held […]

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Most Dangerous Professions: Asbestos Exposure

December 4, 2012

Choosing a profession is a difficult process. When it comes to selecting a specific career field, individuals must consider not only the salary expectations for the position, but also the risks and benefits of working in a unique area. Despite drops in the housing market, jobs in the field of construction and building continue to […]

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Construction’s “Fatal Four”

December 4, 2012

Construction sites are easily considered one of the most dangerous working environments you can find yourself in. In fact, out of 4,206 worker fatalities in 2010, over 18% were in the field of construction. There are four main categories, also known as the “fatal four” injuries, that have been responsible for over 50% of construction […]

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Workplace Intimidation, What Should You Do?

December 4, 2012

If you’ve ever heard stories of workplace conditions before the Department of Labor started imposing regulations, you know that employees had very few rights. There was an extreme amount of work place intimidation, coming not only from the higher ups, but from peers worried about keeping their jobs. Work place intimidation is exactly how things were able […]

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