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Workers give a lot to their employers. By some estimates, the average American will spend 30% of their lives at work, assuming they don’t continue to work into retirement age. Because of that commitment, we expect our employers to treat us well, pay a fair wage, and take care of us if our job duties result in injury. Unfortunately, many...
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More than 55% of American workers are paid hourly. Of that number, many don’t have any paid leave, such as sick or vacation days, so if they don’t work, they don’t get paid. Getting injured on the job can cripple their financial situation, leaving them wondering how they're going to make ends meet. In Tennessee, employers are required to have...
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Most Nashvillians will give one quarter of their waking hours to their jobs. We do this because we believe in providing for our loved ones, and our jobs afford us the opportunity to do so. When a workplace accident robs us of that ability, we expect our employers to take care of us. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, and...
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After an on-the-job injury, you may feel pressure to get back to work as quickly as possible. Between medical bills and lost wages, the financial strain can put you and your family in a tough position. However, we encourage you to not go back to work until you’ve fully recovered and have been cleared by your doctor. Here are 3...
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Here’s a scenario for you. You’re injured at work. Your employer does all the right things—files reports, gets you medical attention, and sends you home for a few days to recover. They even offer to send you to a doctor they trust to evaluate your injuries and let you know when you should be back at work. Sounds like they...
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Tennessee currently requires most employers to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy to cover expenses related to work injuries. The Nashville workers’ compensation attorneys at Ponce Law say that could soon change, as lawmakers are set to consider reforms that would allow businesses to create their own workers’ compensation policies. The “Opt Out” bill would allow businesses able to fund...
