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What is an Independent Contractor under the Workers Compensation Act and how does it impact a claim?

Miss. Code Ann. § 71-3-3 (r) states that "Independent contractor" means any individual, firm or corporation who contracts to do a piece of work according to his own methods without being subject to...

What are Wages for purposes of a Workers Compensation Claim and why does it matter?

Miss. Code Ann. § 71-3-3 (k) states that "Wages" includes the money rate at which the service rendered is recompensed under the contract of hiring in force at the time of injury, and also...

What is a “Disability” under the Workers Compensation Act?

Miss. Code Ann. § 71-3-3 (i) states that "Disability" means incapacity because of injury to earn the wages which the employee was receiving at the time of injury in the same or other employment,...

Discrimination in Employment

An employer may not discriminate against an individual on the basis of his or her race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin or disability. In addition, an employer may not discriminate...

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

For many Mississippians, working on the water provides a steady source of income with which they can care for their families. Â Unfortunately, because accidents can and will happen, there will be...

Fresenius Dialysis, GranuFlo, NaturaLyte And Your Health

Cases of individuals who have suffered heart attacks soon after receiving dialysis from Fresenius Medical Care have been reported across the country. Â Anyone who has had problems while on dialysis with Fresenius Medical...

Social Security Disability

There are two types of disability available through the Social Security Administration, The first is Social Security Disability. The second is Supplemental Security Income. To be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) payments,...

Tell Me About Arbitration Agreements

It’s there. You may not even notice it but it’s certainly there. Arbitration agreements. If you have a cell phone or a credit card, chances are that your contract contains an arbitration clause. Let’s...