Are you planning for retirement? Or are you not thinking about it since you have some years to go? You should be thinking about it! If your employer withholds and pays Social Security payroll taxes on your behalf, you should understand this benefit for future...
Month: March 2016
I Understand That I’m Generally Not Covered by Workers’ Comp if I’m Injured During My Work Commute . . . But You Said There Are Exceptions. Fill Me In!
Last week in this blog, we explained that if you are injured while commuting to work, generally speaking, you are not covered under workers’ comp due to the “coming-and-going” rule—unless an exception applies. What are the exceptions? First, a quick recap in case you...
Am I Covered by Workers’ Comp When I’m Driving to and From Work?
Sometimes in life, you don’t know whether you’re coming or going. When it comes to driving to and from your place of work, you may have wondered at some point if your driving time constitutes “work time” under the rules of the Workers’ Compensation system. If you are...
Here’s an Important Reason to Keep Track of Your Work History . . . Beyond Building an Awesome Resume.
I bet you think that the only reason to keep track of your work history is to update your resume and apply for a new job, right? Sure, that’s important, but there are other times you will need to provide this information in detail. When you file an application for...