We have all heard it for years. A woman spilled hot coffee in her lap and received a settlement of $3 million. This outrageous miscarriage of justice why we need to change the law and enact more tort reform. Here are the actual facts: Tella … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Misclassified Employees
By Paul F. Wieneskie McClatchy Newspapers, the parent company of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, just concluded a weeklong series of reports on "misclassified" employees. This practice involves taking workers who should be classified as employees … [Read more...]
J Visa – An Alternative to Filing for the H-1B Visa
By Michael J. Spychalski With not being able to file for H-1B visas until April, there are a few alternatives to the H-1B that can be pursued. One alternative is a J visa. A J visa is an exchange program established by the U.S. Government to … [Read more...]
Who decides what is Disabling?
By Jennifer Scherf-Cook All the time I hear, “but my doctor says I’m disabled, isn’t that enough?” The answer is No. SSA is self-governing. This means they get to define what disability means, what the requirements for disability in your case … [Read more...]