Workplace accidents can have truly massive ramifications. In some cases, the injuries from such accidents end up taking a worker’s life. Some groups of workers see particularly high workplace fatality numbers. Recently, the AFL-CIO issued a report looking at...

HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THROUGH THE LEGAL PROCESS
Month: April 2017
Many U.S. businesses planning to bring on immigrant workers this year
Immigration issues related to hiring immigrant workers are a type of legal issue that can come up for all kinds of businesses. Many different companies here in the U.S. have immigrant workers on their workforce. And a recent CareerBuilder survey indicates that many...
Should an undocumented California worker document a work injury?
You came to California some time ago. You escaped imminent danger and extreme poverty in your country of origin. Since then, you managed to build a healthy, successful life here for yourself and your family; yet, each year continues to bring challenges and worry...
Surgical smoke can pose risks to health workers
What happens during a surgery cannot only be impactful on the health of the patient. It could also have effects on the health and safety of the health care workers involved in the procedure. There are various harmful things that could potentially happen to a health...
How can I marry my non-U.S. citizen fiance?
If you are a citizen of the United States, regardless of whether you were born in Asia, the Middle East, India or another foreign country, you may want to bring your fiancé to the United States to be married. With the necessary knowledge, legal support and...
Immigrants, deportation worries and the workplace
Fear of deportation can be hanging over the heads of immigrants, particularly undocumented immigrants, in many different places. This includes the workplace. A recent state bill aims to put some new workplace protections in place for immigrants here in California. The...