Posted on: July 6, 2016

Employees who experienced discrimination or other employment issues at Wal-Mart continue to file lawsuits against the retailer. In recent years, Wal-Mart has faced a spate of lawsuits over its employment practices.  They range from gender discrimination to misclassifying employees and wage and hour violations.  At PLBSH, we are dedicated to fighting for employees’ rights — […] read more →

Posted on:

Now more than ever before, employers use independent contractors to do work — but if they are truly employees, the employers could be sued. In 2016, more people participate in the “gig economy” than ever before.  Whether they perform freelance work online or contract with companies like Uber or Lyft to perform taxi services, these […] read more →

Posted on: July 5, 2016

Car accidents are an unfortunate reality for far too many people.  Follow these simple steps to be ready in the event that your life is impacted by an accident. For anyone involved in a car accident, life changes in the blink of an eye.  You will likely have damage to your vehicle and other personal […] read more →

Posted on: June 28, 2016

Protect your career with these simple tips on how to avoid being fired for your social media usage. In 2016, it has become increasingly common for employees to face discipline or even termination over their posts on social media.  It seems as though there is a new story every week about someone who has been […] read more →

Posted on: June 25, 2016

A recent ruling clarifies the time limit for filing a constructive discharge claim. In late May, the U.S. Supreme court issued a decision that could have a significant impact on how constructive discharge cases are handled.  The case involved a claim of constructive discharge, which is when employees argue that they were forced to quit […] read more →

Posted on: June 22, 2016

Although part-time work is permitted for both applicants and recipients of SSDI benefits, it may not always be in your best interest.  An experience social security disability lawyer can help you decide if you should work part-time while applying for or receiving SSDI benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program designed to […] read more →

Posted on: June 16, 2016

A Right to Sue Letter is a legal notification from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  If you have received a Right to Sue letter, contact an experienced discrimination attorney today. Employment law can be particularly complicated, with different laws governing different types of lawsuits, and many state and federal agencies involved in regulating workplaces.  If […] read more →

Posted on: June 10, 2016

Learn the signs and symptoms of elder abuse so that you can be prepared to act if your loved one is being abused, neglected or exploited. There can be no doubt: our population is rapidly aging.  By 2050, estimates are that 20% of the American population will be over age 65, with 19 million adults […] read more →

Posted on: June 4, 2016

An IMR is an appeal of a denial of medical treatment.  A workers compensation attorney can help you decide whether to file an IMR if your medical treatment has been denied. In workers compensation cases, an IMR is an abbreviation for “independent medical review.”   It is a way that an employee can request a review […] read more →

Posted on: June 3, 2016

A mobile phone retailer in Texas has been sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after revoking a retail sales job offer to a disabled person after learning the man was bound to a wheelchair. read more →