Workers Compensation
Hirst Applegate draws on years of experience in assisting employers navigate the worker’s compensation system, including evaluating and contesting claims and award of benefits. If you have a question about an employee claim for benefits or the validity of an alleged workplace injury, Hirst Applegate can help evaluate the claim, assess the impact the claim will have on an employer’s worker’s compensation premiums, and assist in contesting the claim.
Attorneys Practicing in This Area
CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUSINESS ENTITY A “CLOSE”R LOOK AT THE LLC
by: Shaina Case There exist multiple business entities to choose from but deciding which one you need or want may depend on how you plan to operate your business and the advice you receive from your accountant and attorney. This article examines the limited liability...
read moreHirst Applegate Attorneys Co-author Article on Sexual Harassment.
Attorneys Rob Jarosh and Erin Berry recently co-authored The Current Status of Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession, published in the April 2019 edition of the Wyoming Lawyer. The article examines the status of sexual harassment in the legal profession and the...
read moreDepartment of Labor Proposes New Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
by: Amanda Good The Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule that it anticipates would make more than one million more American workers eligible for overtime pay. Certain salaried employees are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and...
read morePOTENTIAL FMSCA RULE CHANGES
By: Traci Lacock Electronic logging has led to more accurate tracking of hours of service for truckers. Due to this change, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering significant changes to several of its rules. Pursuant to the Advance...
read moreDRI Compendium on Products Liability Defenses and Warnings 2019 Wyoming Section, written by three HA Attorneys
DRi announced the latest addition to its Defense Library Series, the Product Liability Compendium: Warnings, Instruction, and Recalls. Written by experienced practitioners and assembled by Editor-in-Chief Kenneth Ross, this compendium - updated for 2019 - highlights...
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