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The Importance of Having a Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Arkansas 11-21-2024 10:27 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: Cottrell Law Office Rogers, Arkansas - November 20th, 2024 - When an employee is injured on the job, the effects can be overwhelming and far-reaching, impacting nearly every aspect of their life. Physical pain, lost wages, medical bills, and even concerns about job security can add immense stress to an already challenging situation. Workers in Arkansas facing these hardships may find relief through the services of a dedicated workers' compensation lawyer. At Cottrell Law Office, we have spent decades supporting injured Arkansas workers in their fight for the compensation and security they deserve. In Arkansas, employers are legally obligated to support employees who suffer workplace injuries. Employers with three or more employees must subscribe to a workers' compensation program. This insurance will pay medical bills and wage replacement benefits for injured employees. Workers' comp also provides retraining for employees who can't work in the same job after an accident. Arkansas enacted a workers' compensation requirement to protect both employers and employees. You usually can't sue an employer that carries workers' compensation insurance, so having insurance spares the company a costly lawsuit. The types of compensation an employee can seek are also limited. For example, you can't sue for pain and suffering damages. From the employee's side, workman's comp in Arkansas gives confidence that the employee will have basic expenses paid in the event of an injury at work, regardless of fault. Even if the accident resulted from the employee's own negligence, they can receive compensation. However, this straightforward compensation program sometimes presents obstacles. For instance, your employer could try to avoid paying workers' compensation by claiming that you had a preexisting injury or that you weren't acting in the scope of your employment at the time of the accident. They might even try to make you return to work, threaten to fire you or take other unethical action. This is where an experienced workers' compensation lawyer, like the team at Cottrell Law Office, can make a difference. With over 32 years of experience, Wes Cottrell and his team at Cottrell Law Office have helped thousands of injured workers throughout Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Cottrell specializes in advocating for people harmed due to the negligence of others, as well as those who have been injured on the job and need Social Security disability benefits. Through a collaborative approach, he partners closely with his clients, combining his legal expertise with their insights into their unique situations to secure the best possible outcomes. When an injured worker comes to Cottrell Law Office, they benefit from a knowledgeable team that understands Arkansas workers' compensation laws inside and out. During a free consultation, our attorneys discuss each client's injury and potential legal options, guiding them through a process that can be complex and intimidating. Our goal is to reduce the burden on injured workers and ensure they understand every available option, ultimately helping them get the compensation they need to recover physically, financially, and emotionally. Cottrell Law Office's dedication to Arkansas workers goes beyond just legal expertise; we care about the well-being of every client. Wes Cottrell and his team provide a personal, compassionate approach, understanding the toll that a workplace injury can take on individuals and their families. This empathy and dedication have set Cottrell Law Office apart, making us a trusted ally for countless workers across the region. "Getting hurt at work is difficult enough without having to worry about whether you'll be able to support yourself and your family," says Wes Cottrell. "We're here to make sure Arkansas workers have someone fighting for their rights and their future." For any worker injured on the job in Arkansas, Cottrell Law Office is here to help. Contact us today at (800) 364-8305 for a free consultation to learn more about your rights, your options, and how we can help you get the compensation you deserve. CONTACT: Wes Cottrell 117 S 2nd St Rogers, AR 72756 (800) 364-8305 / wes@cottrelllawoffice.com https://www.cottrelllawoffice.com/ Wes Cottrell has over 32 years of experience helping the injured in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He primarily helps those with personal injury issues due to the negligence of others, as well as those injured at work or who can't work and need social security disability benefits. Wes works closely with his clients in a partnership, combining his legal expertise with his clients' goals and knowledge of their personal circumstances to achieve the best result possible. This release was published on openPR.
Katra, Dec 29: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today visited Katra to assess and address the issues and concerns of local residents. During the visit, several delegations called on the Dy CM and apprised him of their grievances and demands as well seeking prompt redressal of the same, an official press release said. The Dy CM also visited Shalimar Park and Katra Bus Stand and took stock of facilities there. While interacting with the deputations, the Deputy Chief Minister said the government stands firmly with the people and is fully committed to their welfare and development. The Dy CM assured the people that their grievances and demands will be looked into on priority for redressal. Acknowledging the importance of addressing public grievances, he assured the delegations of the government’s commitment towards welfare of the people. “The government remains committed towards upholding the rights of every individual while ensuring no one is deprived of the benefits of schemes being implemented by the UT administration,” maintained the Dy CM.Rich countries' promise of $300 billion a year in climate finance brought fury at talks in Baku from poor nations that found it too paltry, but it also shows a shift in global political realities. The two-week marathon COP29 climate conference opened days after the decisive victory in the US presidential election of Donald Trump, a sceptic both of climate change and foreign aid. In the new year, Germany, Canada and Australia all hold elections in which conservatives less supportive of green policies stand chances of victory. Britain is an exception, with the new Labour government putting climate high back on the agenda, but in much of the West, concerns about inflation and budgetary shocks from Russia's invasion of Ukraine have dented enthusiasm for aggressive climate measures. At COP29, Germany and the European Union maintained their roles championing climate but also advocated a noticeably practical approach on how much money historical polluters should give poorer countries. "We live in a time of truly challenging geopolitics, and we should simply not have the illusion" otherwise, European climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told bleary-eyed delegates at COP29's pre-dawn closing session Sunday, as activists in the back loudly coughed to drown him out. But he vowed leadership by Europe, hailing COP29 as "the start of a new era for climate finance". German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, a Green party member and longtime climate advocate, called for flexibility on ways to provide funding. Europe should "live up to its responsibilities, but in a way that it doesn't make promises it can't keep", she said. Avinash Persaud, special advisor on climate change to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank, called the final deal "the boundary between what is politically achievable today in developed countries and what would make a difference in developing countries". Activists say that climate funding is a duty, not choice, for wealthy nations whose decades of greenhouse gas emissions most contributed to the crisis that most hits the poorest. This year is again set to be the hottest on record on the planet. Just since COP29, deadly storms have battered the Philippines and Honduras, and Ecuador declared a national emergency due to drought and forest fires. Wealthy historic emitters' promise of $300 billion a year by 2035 is a step up from an expiring commitment of $100 billion annually, but all sides acknowledge it is not enough. The COP29 agreement cites the need for $1.3 trillion per year, meaning a whopping $1 trillion a year needs to come from elsewhere. Even within the $300 billion commitment, some activists see too much wiggle room. "It is, to some extent, almost an empty promise," said Mariana Paoli, the global advocacy lead at London-based development group Christian Aid. She described the target as "creative accounting", saying there was not enough clarity on how much money would come from public funds and in grants rather than loans. She acknowledged the politics of the moment but said that wealthy nations had options such as taxation on fossil fuel companies. "There is a backlash because there is no political will," she said. In one closely scrutinised part of the Baku deal, countries will be able to count climate finance through international financial institutions toward the $300 billion goal. The text states that it is "voluntary" -- potentially opening the way to include China, which is the world's largest emitter but refuses to have requirements like long-developed countries. In a joint statement at COP29, multilateral development banks led by the Washington-based World Bank Group but also including the Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank -- which has long faced US criticism -- expected that they together can provide $120 billion annually in climate financing and mobilise another $65 billion from the private sector by 2030. Melanie Robinson, director of the global climate program at the World Resources Institute, said there were good reasons to rely on multinational development banks, including how much capital they can leverage and their tools to advance green policies. "They are the most effective way to turn each dollar of finance into impact on the ground," she said. She agreed that the $300 billion was insufficient but added, "It's a down payment on what we need." Beyond the debate on dollar figures, she pointed to an initiative within the G20 by Brazil, which holds COP30 next year, to reform financial institutions so as to incorporate debtor nations as well as climate concerns. "There is really a much bigger opportunity for us -- which is shifting the whole financial system," she said. sct/giv
With nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Mr Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on January 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. Mr Milanovic thanked his supporters but warned that “this was just a first run”. “Let’s not be triumphant, let’s be realistic, firmly on the ground,” he said. “We must fight all over again. It’s not over till it’s over.” Mr Milanovic, the most popular politician in Croatia, has served as prime minister in the past. Populist in style, the 58-year-old has been a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and continuous sparring between the two has been a recent hallmark of Croatia’s political scene. Mr Plenkovic has sought to portray the vote as one about Croatia’s future in the EU and Nato. He has labelled Mr Milanovic “pro-Russian” and a threat to Croatia’s international standing. “The difference between him (Mr Primorac) and Milanovic is quite simple: Milanovic is leading us East, Primorac is leading us West,” he said. Though the presidency is largely ceremonial in Croatia, an elected president holds political authority and acts as the supreme commander of the military. Mr Milanovic has criticised the Nato and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes, thought it is a member of both Nato and the EU. Mr Milanovic has also blocked Croatia’s participation in a Nato-led training mission for Ukraine, declaring that “no Croatian soldier will take part in somebody else’s war”. His main rival in the election, Mr Primorac, has stated that “Croatia’s place is in the West, not the East”. However, his bid for the presidency has been marred by a high-level corruption case that landed Croatia’s health minister in jail last month and which featured prominently in pre-election debates. Trailing a distant third in the pre-election polls is Marija Selak Raspudic, a conservative independent candidate. She has focused her election campaign on the economic troubles of ordinary citizens, corruption and issues such as population decline in the country of some 3.8 million. Sunday’s presidential election is Croatia’s third vote this year, following a snap parliamentary election in April and the European Parliament balloting in June.
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Sharks take on the Sabres after Wennberg's 2-goal gamehe coronavirus pandemic office traditions around the world, making working from home the new normal and Zoom meetings the favored way to catch up with colleagues and clients. But millennials, often bashed by their elders as being are keen for more reforms to the work-life balance, with new polling showing the generation is considerably in favor of adopting a four-day working week. The concept of the four-day working week is simple: employees work a day less than the standard five, which works out as 32 work hours instead of 40. Workers still have to complete the same amount of work in 80 percent of the time, while in many cases still taking home their full Numerous major companies have introduced a reduced week either every week or just some weeks, including Kickstarter, Bolt and Dolby. The idea is certainly Bernie Sanders, chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, has pushed for four-day weeks in Congress. "The sad reality is, Americans now work more hours than the people of most other wealthy nations. And we’re going to talk about what that means to the lives of ordinary people," he told lawmakers at a health committee hearing in March. "In 2022, employees in the U.S., and I hope people hear this, 204 more hours a year than employees in Japan, and they’re hardworking people in Japan. 279 more hours than workers in the United Kingdom, and 470 more hours than workers in Germany." has contacted Sanders via email for comment and clarification on these figures. Outside of the Capitol, numerous companies and non-profits dedicated to revolutionizing the way we work are becoming more and more notable. Several trials have been run in the U.S., U.K. and Europe to explore the potential benefits of relaxing more and working less. And it seems the younger generations are keen to capitalize on this growing trend. Recent polling conducted exclusively for Newsweek by Redfield and Wilton Strategies found that millennials are most in favor of reducing their weekly work hours. Surveying 4,000 eligible U.S. voters between April 6 and 7, the poll found that 63 percent support transitioning to a four-day working week, with 46 percent believing it makes workers more productive. Millennials all other age groups, with nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of those surveyed wanting reduced working hours. Of those, nearly half (44 percent) said they were strongly in favor of a shorter working week, and a further 30 percent indicated general support for the idea. Only eight percent of millennials opposed the idea. Their opinions the oldest generations aged 59 and over, including Baby Boomers and In all, 50 percent of those born in 1964 and before support a four-day week, with almost a third saying they neither support nor oppose the idea, whereas less than a quarter (23 percent) of millennials indicated the same. regarding their experiences and opinions on making a four-day week work. The majority a considerable benefit to work-life balance being the best result of making the switch, with almost all reporting lower and higher This was certainly the case for Kickstarter, who worked with 4 Day Week Global to implement its reduced week in 2022. "At the height of the pandemic in 2020, it became very clear that the way we work is way more flexible than we thought," chief strategy officer Jon Leland said. "The benefits of improved life balance for employees far outweigh any costs, and ultimately benefit the organization through higher engagement and productivity. It may seem scary because it’s not the status quo but leadership requires taking risks and having the courage to challenge a status quo. I hope that more leaders are motivated to do that." Given advancements in technology that have been part of an ongoing work revolution throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, said the traditional 40-hour workweek is outdated, and her company has benefitted as well as the of her employees. "The five-day workweek was created in a different time. It served its purpose, but today’s world is more fast-paced and technology-driven than our workplace predecessors could have imagined," she told . "Since implementing a four-day workweek, our results have been incredible. We’ve found our employees are more productive, report better work-life balance, and experience less burnout. Incredibly, our has been cut nearly in half." But like all things, such a change is not immune from problems. "Depending on the industry, compressing the same amount of work into fewer hours could lead to burnout, making it crucial to support the shorter workweek with and " Michael Baynes, co-Founder and CEO of Clarify Capital, told . "While the four-day workweek presents numerous possibilities, seems unlikely. Success will likely depend on and adaptation to meet the specific needs of each business." In certain sectors, such a drastic change is difficult to implement. Henry Criss, CEO of the Fraum Center for Restorative Health, said that the need for and flexibility in emergencies makes the four-day week unlikely for healthcare roles. "While I see the potential benefits of a four-day workweek in terms of staff wellbeing and cost efficiency, its implementation in a medical practice like ours would create more problems than it solves," he told . Highlighting that patient service is the most important element, he said the "unique challenges" of a compressed week aren’t as simple as "closing our doors one additional day each week without a strategy to manage or redistribute the " While the concept may not be as popular with older generations, younger folks in the millennial and Gen-Z brackets are likely to revolutionize the way we work, with businesses being encouraged to adapt to the needs of workers. Penny Zenker, a productivity expert and strategic business coach known as The Focusologist, said there is a growing number of young people entering the workforce who "tend to prioritize lifestyle over a traditional paycheck." She told Newsweek: "This generational shift underscores the importance for businesses to adapt to newer work preferences and expectations, including flexibility, technology integration, and more emphasis on lifestyle." "A four-day workweek attracts younger talent, who are motivated by better work-life balance. Societally, this shift to a shorter workweek can lead to reduced and better societal well-being, creating of benefits," Zenker said. – przewracać do góry nogami – leniwy – pakiet świadczeń związanych z wynagrodzeniem – nabrać rozpędu – odnotować (np. przepracowane godziny) – osoby uprawnione do głosowania – pozostawić w tyle – bardzo się różnić od czegoś – ciche pokolenie (urodzonych między rokiem 1928 a 1945) – zachwalać – wypalenie zawodowe – utrzymywanie pracowników – przewyższać koszty – środki utrzymania/do życia – wskaźnik obrotu – wydajna praca – płynny/usprawniony proces – uniwersalne rozwiązanie – skrupulatne/szczegółowe planowanie – konsekwencja, spójność – obciążenie pracą – podkreślać (znaczenie czegoś) – zgodność wartości – ślad węglowy – efekt domino Read the text and answer the following questions: 1. What major change in work habits did the coronavirus pandemic bring? 2. What work-life balance reform are millennials particularly interested in? 3. How does a four-day working week differ from a traditional five-day week in terms of hours worked? 4. What did Bernie Sanders point out about American work hours compared to other wealthy nations? 5. What were the findings of the Newsweek poll regarding millennials’ support for a four-day workweek? 6. How has Kickstarter benefited from implementing a four-day workweek? 7. What specific challenges are mentioned regarding the implementation of a four-day workweek? 8. Why might businesses need to adapt to a four-day workweek according to productivity experts? First, match the words to form collocations and verb phrases that will help you describe the issue presented in the article. Next, write down a sentence using each collocation and verb phrase. The sentences you create should relate to the topic being discussed in the text. ( ) work-life employee efficient streamlined staff generational wellbeing balance shift workflows processes burnout upend reduce outweigh challenge redistribute prioritize a status quo office traditions lifestyle the workload working hours costs Task description: Students will participate in a discussion about the four-day workweek. Task elements: 1. Summarize the key points of the text. What is the four-day workweek, and why is it being considered? What are some of the main benefits mentioned for a four-day workweek? 2. Explain in your own words why millennials are particularly in favor of the four-day workweek. Describe the contrasting opinions between millennials and the older generations about the four-day workweek. 3. Think of a typical workweek in your country. How do you think implementing a four-day workweek would change your daily routine and productivity? Choose a company or sector and discuss how a four-day workweek might be implemented there. What changes would be necessary? 4. Propose a plan for a company to transition to a four-day workweek. What steps should they take to ensure a smooth transition? Complete the following summary using information from the text. The __________ changed office work, making working from home and Zoom meetings common. Millennials, often criticized for being lazy, want more __________ and support a __________. This means working 32 hours instead of 40, often with the same pay. Major companies like Kickstarter have tried this, reporting better work-life balance and less __________. Polls show 74% of millennials support a four-day week. While older generations are less supportive, young people are pushing for changes in work habits, emphasizing __________.
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Former Ipswich boss Keane was back at Portman Road working as a pundit for Sky Sports on Ruben Amorim's first game in charge of Manchester United, with the . Keane was spotted breaking away from the Sky Sports broadcast area while they were off-air and confronting the fan, with audio suggesting he was offering to meet the fan in the car park to continue their conversation. Keane's fellow pundit Jamie Redknapp followed the Corkman as he confronted the supporter, amid suggestions on social media that he faced plenty of criticism from Ipswich fans on his return to his old club. This is not the first time Keane has faced aggression from fans while working for Sky Sports as back in June, Arsenal fan Scott Law was found guilty of common assault after he and pundit Keane clashed on September 3 last year. The fracas began when Keane and fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards were walking to do the final match analysis after Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United, the trial at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard.