You’ve probably been to the deli counter at your local supermarket many times to get your favorite lunch meats and cheeses. You know the drill: You pull a paper ticket from the red dispenser and wait for your number to be called. Then you look up to the electronic...
Month: January 2016
Will it Affect My Workers’ Comp Claim if I am Paid Cash under the Table?
Sorry, but yes, you are hurting yourself in many ways by not reporting all of your wages—regardless of whether your employer does it or not. For starters, it is illegal. You may be prosecuted for failing to pay taxes on your income. You are also more protected by...
I am Considered to be a Seasonal Worker. Will this Affect My Compensation? Will this Affect How I am Compensated.
Same as teacher: whether there is an intent to work during the period of layoff or whether they are willing to accept the layoff and not get paid, and rely on unemployment at this time. Also, it may affect the rate that they are paid because the question would be...
My, my, my . . . What’s This MMI and How Might It Affect My Workers’ Comp?
You know what they say, “slip happens.” One day in 2009 while Jerry was working at his retail job at the mall, he slipped and fell. Yeah, he got a little banged up and was therefore entitled to file a claim, and he received temporary total workers’ compensation. The...
Windfall Elimination? This May Be a Reason Why Your Benefits Are Reduced
If you work for an employer that withholds Social Security taxes from your paycheck, the general expectation is that you will receive those benefits when you are eligible—given that you are found to be disabled or are retire. But did you know that in some situations,...
Meet Attorney Michael Mazanetz
I chose to specialize in Social Security law because I sincerely enjoy helping people and advocating for their rights. It’s true, the Social Security disability process can be complex, intimidating and overwhelming. Every Social Security claimant deserves to have his...