Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can take months or even years. For people with severe or life-threatening conditions, that timeline may be too long. To address this, the Social Security Administration (SSA) created the Compassionate Allowances...
Employee misclassification is a serious problem that affects workers in many ways. It happens when an employer wrongly labels a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee, or as exempt from overtime when they should be eligible for it. Sometimes, this...
The summer months may seem like a safe time to be on the road. Inclement weather is less common than it is during the winter. There aren't any school buses clogging up the streets and leaving drivers frantic due to delays on their way to work in the morning. However,...
Living with a disability creates money problems that affect your whole family. While SSDI benefits help, they often don't cover all your bills. Many people still need extra income to make ends meet—leading them to consider part-time work while receiving benefits. The...
Employees have protection against workplace sexual harassment. They should not have to endure misconduct from a supervisor or deal with a hostile work environment as a condition of their employment. They don’t need to tolerate inappropriate conduct from customers or...
The possibility of a car crash exists anytime people travel in motor vehicles. The state helps limit the risk of severe injury, death and financial hardship by restricting driving privileges. Requirements for licensing help ensure that drivers understand basic traffic...
Most people associate dementia with Alzheimer’s disease, which typically strikes people in their senior years after they’re retired. However, dementia is a symptom of a number of medical conditions that can affect people while they’re still in their working years....
Disability benefits are typically the last line of defense for people in difficult circumstances. They may try seeking out medical treatment to control their symptoms. Some people even change jobs to maintain their financial independence. For those with truly...
Workplace sexual harassment can be demoralizing and humiliating. Quid pro quo harassment can make workers feel like their career development depends on compromising their personal values. Many people suffer in silence for weeks or months before they decide to take...
Michigan's seasonal weather changes require adjustments to driving habits. Inclement weather can technically occur at any time of year, but the winter tends to inspire particularly harsh driving conditions. Snow and sleet, as well as black ice on the roads, can lead...