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GA Man Misrepresenting Himself as an Insurance Agent is Arrested for Insurance Fraud

Atlanta, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) - A year long investigation by the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation’s Enforcement Division has led to the arrest of Fernando Jose Cuellar Membreno, age 50. According to Enforcement Division Director Melinda Vigna, Fernando Membreno is operating under several different business names including, HSR Insurance, LLC, All Nations, Inc., All Saints Insurance, Inc., Sub-Contractors of the South, Inc., Platoon Builders Corp., Tax…

What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

People often use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but did you know there are differences? This article will explain what you need to know.

10 Good People Who Were Punished For Helping Others

No good deed goes unpunished. The world has its share of heroic people who will risk their own lives to keep other people safe, but they don’t always get parades and trophies for their good deeds. In the name of bureaucracy, procedure, or just pure selfishness, some people get dragged through hell for trying to help others. Sometimes it’s out of jealousy, sometimes it’s for profit, and sometimes there’s a whole system in place designed to keep people from being extraordinary. Whatever the…

9 Things to Know Before You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

Initial consultations are usually free. Many people don’t call a lawyer because they believe it will cost too much. A good lawyer will be willing to discuss the basic facts of your case and tell you

Why do I need a Social Security Attorney

At Agee Clymer Mitchell and Laret, we have highly-experienced professionals long versed in the process of the law, here to assist and guide your potential actions.

Is It Time to Bring on a Labor Law Posting Compliance Partner?

Should you consider outsourcing your compliance needs to a labor law posting partner? Due to the number of labor laws and accompanying postings, many companies are turning away from in-house labor law compliance programs. Here's why.

Is Labor Law the Same as Employment Law?

Is labor law the same as employment law? What kind of law is employment law? What is the meaning of employment law? What is covered under employment law?

Do I Have An Employment Law Case?

Not sure if your workplace situation is a violation of the law? Here are some common scenarios from the lawyers of Costello & Mains.

6 Situations When Employers Must Hire an Employment Law Attorney

While an ongoing relationship with an employment attorney is advised, you will face six situations as a manager or HR when you must call an attorney.

Is Your Small Business Breaking Labor Laws? 5 Mistakes to Avoid

You’re a small business owner, not an employment attorney. But it’s still your responsibility to know which federal, state and local labor laws apply to you and to stay in compliance with them. Breaking labor laws could result in fines — or worse. Of course, you wouldn’t intentionally break labor laws. But many small employers …

Labor Law: What Are Owners?

This article discusses what makes an entity an “owner” within the contemplation of the Labor Law statutes.

Don't Let These Dead Employment Law Practices Come Back to Haunt You

Stuck in your old, spooky ways? Don’t be afraid! Make sure these “dead” compliance practices don’t come back to haunt you.

Employment Law: When Does An Employer Need An Employment Lawyer?

Employment lawyers are synonymous with employees. So much can happen in the workplace that workers often need the help of a lawyer to make sure their employer doesn’t take advantage. As you …

Fast Facts: Labor Law Posters

If you’re a new business owner trying to understand everything as it relates to compliance for your company, you might be wondering right off the bat: What is a labor law poster? We'll explain that and more.

Labor laws: Just because they exist, doesn't mean they're enforced

Labor laws: Just because they exist, doesn't mean they're enforced

Does Labor Law Protect Employees Engaged In Political or Social Advocacy?

Over the years, many employers have been tripped up by disciplining or terminating workers who are engaged in “protected activity.” Generally, for activity to be protected under

Labor Department increases fines for labor law violations

Two Seasonal Employment Laws You Need to Know

Are you an employer hiring for the upcoming holidays or summer break? Be sure you're up to date on the seasonal employment laws. Start here.

At-will employment doesn’t mean all firings are legal

The majority of the states use at-will employment laws. People sometimes describe these as laws saying that they can be fired at any time and without reason. The same option is extended to the employee, who can quit anytime without legal ramifications. This all may be true, but some people take this a step too

If Labor Law Ain’t Broke, Don’t “Fix” It

Leave it to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to “fix” what’s not broken. There are clear indicators that the NLRB intends to overturn its long-standing “joint employer” standard—a move that c