Should I Allow Vaping In My Rental Units?
Most landlords and owners do not allow smoking in their rental units - and for good reason: the smell remains in the house long after the tenants move out; the tar and smoke buildup on walls, carpets, and ceiling; and it increases the risk of accidental...
What Defines Unpaid Wages?
Generally speaking, an employer must pay its employees for the work that they perform. This is true whether you are paid hourly, salary, commissions, or by the piece, or any other method for determining the amount. In Indiana, these wages must be paid either twice a...
Age Discrimination in the Workplace: A Growing Trend for Baby Boomers
In the next five years, approximately 25% of our workforce will be 55 years or older. For some people like Bruce Arians, a former Colts NFL football coach, jobs are still opening up. But how are things going for the rest of our older workers? Are you an...
Construction Accidents
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS If you or someone you know was injured while working at a construction site, there are typically two areas of law that we use to make your claim. The FIRST is a worker’s compensation claim. This area of law is for employee claims against their...
Video Surveillance & Indiana Worker’s Compensation Cases
Video Surveillance & Indiana Worker’s Compensation Cases What does the law say about video surveillance in Indiana Worker’s Compensation cases? Glad you asked - because the Goodin Abernathy LLP law firm handles those claims. This video of a man, who...
ADA and Dwarfism
What happens to whistleblowers and workers facing discrimination in the work place? Tricia Newbold, a dwarf, claims the White House is freezing her out of a job (see article here). This story reminds me of one of the best cases, and clients, we’ve helped...
Safety Tips for Holiday Travel on the Roads
Tis’ the season to be… CAUTIOUS! Well on the road that is. Not only does the weather get worse every holiday season around here, but also, many individuals think that it is okay to drink alcoholic beverages before getting on the road. Combine those two and you are...
Safety Protection Against Falls at Work
Knowing how to properly use and maintain ladders while working is life-saving knowledge to have for safety protection against falls at work - and at home. Daily, within the United States, at least two thousand citizens are critically hurt during the use of a ladder....
Ladder Safety & Workers Comp
Every year, hundreds of workers wind up hospitalized for a ladder accident due to gross violations of safety protocol; however, there are plenty of isolated accidents that can happen for any number of preventable reasons. Whatever the reason may be for a ladder safety...
Need Help Protecting Your Professional Reputation?
Are you facing an embarrassing issue at work? Is there a problem that might hurt your reputation and even your professional license? Fortunately, we may be able to help. Even if what happened wasn't necessarily criminal, it can still damage or destroy your...
