by Joanna Morales, Esq. Thinking about a career change? Looking for a new job? Wanting to get back into the workforce? Here is an interesting list of the 10 questions that you should ask before you accept a job offer: https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-questions-you-absolutely-must-ask-before-accepting-a-job-offer. Being interviewed is a two-way street....
Ever wish your co-worker with a cold would stay home, instead of bringing their germs to work? Maybe they can’t. In most states, employers are actually not required to provide you with time off from work if you are sick or you need to see a...
The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees to take time off from work because of their own serious medical condition; to care for a spouse, a parent, or a child; or for certain military family leave. Click here to...
“Hey! Watch your….head” Ouch! “Careful…the floor is ….wet…” Oops! Accidents happen all the time even when we are in the best of health and on top of our game. Nationally, accidents account for 45 million emergency room visits per year. Hopefully most of us have a health insurance...
“Only insure what you cannot afford to lose…” “The best insurance is one you never have to use...
Cancer rights attorney and advocate, Joanna Morales, shares her advice for managing the financial impact and questions that accompany a cancer diagnosis. Most cancer survivors are unaware of their rights and the resources available to assist them through the vast maze of legal, employment, and...
One common concern after receiving a cancer diagnosis is, “How can I continue to earn a living if cancer leaves me unable to work, either for the short-term or long-term?” Disability insurance can provide you with some income when a medical condition, including cancer, leaves...
Workplace wellness programs are created to support healthy behavior in the workplace, which can improve employees’ health and lower the cost of health care spending. A majority of workplace wellness programs focus on prevention of chronic diseases, although workplace wellness programs address a variety of...
This issue comes up a lot in cancer survivorship . . . where you live matters. It can make a difference in where you go to get treatment, what support services are available, and But it also applies when you are looking for information about what...
By Helene Schonbrun In June, when New York became the most populous city to require employers to offer paid sick days, it not only gave one million workers access to sick pay that they did not have before, but it fueled hope for those working towards a...