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A hernia mesh lawsuit is a legal claim filed against surgical mesh manufacturers by people who suffered serious injuries after their mesh implants failed. The largest hernia mesh lawsuit settlement amount to date is $184 million paid by C.R. Bard to settle roughly 3,000 cases in 2011. What Are Hernia Mesh Lawsuits? People who filed hernia mesh lawsuits claim that
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Imagine this: work colleagues regularly taunt you about your age. They call you names, laugh at how you walk and ignore your input.
On the one hand, you don’t want to complain because you don’t want to play the victim or make things worse. On the other hand, you wake up every morning feeling anxious about going to work. You’ve noticed how exhausted you feel at the end of the day. And you know how deeply this harassment impacts you mentally, emotionally and physically.
Does this behavior sound ridiculous in today’s workplace? Yes, it does. But sadly, it is real.
Last month, a lawsuit against toymaker Mattel revealed some of the most noxious, blatant behavior, including a barrage of ageist taunts, mocking and harassment.
The question is, what do you do about it?
“When someone experiences harassment or discrimination on the basis of their age, speaking up is difficult in
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Getting hurt by another person’s negligent actions can devastate your life and those you love.
A car crash, slip, fall, or medical error can result in serious physical injuries. These injuries can affect your ability to perform daily activities and cost you time off work. They may even impair your ability to find a job in the future. Rehabilitation can likewise take a toll on your mental health. You may need to rely on your family for your recovery heavily.
All of these factors can compel you to file a personal injury claim in the hopes of receiving a fair amount for your injuries. However, filing a case and winning it are two separate things. First, you need to understand the process to receive the compensation you deserve. Are you contemplating filing a case but don’t know how? Here are some things you need to know regarding the personal injury claims process:
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You want to treat your employees fairly and provide a healthy work environment for all. But in the real world, things sometimes get messy. You have an employee who needs time off, but he’s the only person who can do his job. Someone is upset about being passed over for a promotion. Another employee is allergic to a coworker’s perfume. And someone is “dishing the company tea” on social media.
Now what?
In human resources (HR) training, every ethical challenge has a tidy answer. In practice, it’s often quite difficult to find solutions that everyone agrees are fair and right.
Federal employment laws are nice, tidy guide rails for your business. While they don’t resolve every HR dilemma, they give you a framework for handling many of the complexities involved in employing people.
This article covers nine types of federal labor laws you need to know and when they apply
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