Things to do if injured on the job

Workers comp tip of the day -- if you are injured on the job, the three most important things you should do are to file a claim with the Industrial Commission (602-542-4661), report the injury in writing to your employer - an email will work, and see a doctor right away. You would be surpised how many claims are denied because folks didn't follow through on these steps. Please let us know if you have any questions about WC, Social Security, or Employment Law.


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Constructive discharge

Employment Law Tip of the Day - You don't have to be fired to have a potential claim for wrongful termination against your employer. Constructive discharge occurs when working conditions are so bad that a "reasonable person" would feel compelled to resign. Constructive discharge is actually covered in the Arizona Revised Statutes at ARS 23-1502. Please let us know if you have any questions about this, or any other employment law, worker's comp, or Social Security Disability matters.
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Hearings for SS cases

Social Security Tip of the Day - Subpoenas are allowed in SS cases. However, they are not routinely issued. The reasons are that they are seldom requested; attorneys often request subpoenas when they really don't need them, and judges are concerned with what will happen if they are ignored. One example of when a subpoena will be issued is when a doctor flatly refuses to provide medical recs. Let us know if you have any questions -- 602-256-2000

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Equal Pay Act

Employment Law tip of the Day - Equal Pay Act - this Federal law prohibits employers from paying workers of one sex at a wage rate different from that paid workers of the opposite sex for equal work. It applies only to sex discrimination. The exceptions to the rule are wage differentials per a seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity/quality of production, or for any other reason unrelated to sex. We do handle employment law cases. Please call our office for a consultation: 602-256-2000, or 1-800-229-3880.

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Workers Comp Tip of the Day

Workers Comp tip of the day - did you know if your WC case was previously closed with a permanent disability, and you were able to return to work at the time, but now aren't able to earn what you were earning at the date of your injury, you may be entitled to further compensation. Please call our office for a free consultation on this -- 602-256-2000, or 1-800-229-3880.

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FMLA

Employment Law Tip of the Day - Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - this is a Federal regulation that allows certain employees up to 3 months of unpaid leave. During the leave, the employee's health insurance benefits are to be kept in effect. Also, the employee should be reinstated to their former job, and rate of pay if possible. Violations of FMLA allow for attorney's fees, and damages under the statute. Please let us know if we can assist you with FMLA violations or worker's comp or SS Disability cases.

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Fendon Law Firm now handling employment law cases

Employment law tip - Folks, wrongful termination is a difficult case to make in Arizona due to the fact that it's an "at-will" state. This means you can be terminated for any reason at anytime, unless there is a contract of employment or unless you are fired for a reason that violates the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or another Federal Law. Fendon Law Firm is now handling employment law cases, but we do charge a fee for the initial consultation. This is not the case with worker's comp and SS Disability cases. We still offer free consultations for those cases.

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