You Can’t Be Fired for Filing a Claim
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Getting injured at work is a scary proposition. One minute you’re going about your daily duties, and the next your livelihood is in jeopardy. Not knowing where your next paycheck will come from causes all sorts of stress, especially during the holidays. However, filing a workers’ compensation claim shouldn’t be among your worries. When we meet with clients who’ve been injured at work, their No. 1 concern is that they’ll be fired simply for filing a claim. Why this piece of misinformation has been spread so widely is something of a mystery, but the fact of the matter
is that it’s illegal under South Carolina law to fire an employee for filing a valid claim. If an employer does this, it’s called “retaliatory discharge,” and it’s grounds for filing a lawsuit against them. Proving retaliatory discharge requires identifying the filing of a claim as the cause for a firing. Keeping a record of the dates you and your employer took specific actions is extremely useful in this regard. If you were called into your boss’s office and dismissed the day after filing a claim, the courts will put two and two together. A favorable verdict can recover your lost wages and perhaps even mandate your reinstatement to your former position. Luckily, the vast majority of employers act in good faith when it comes to filing a claim. A good boss will want to do everything they can to make sure you’re okay. It’s pretty simple, really: You work hard for them, so they need to take care of you when you get hurt doing your job. It’s also important to remember that your employer isn’t personally footing the bill for your lost wages. It’s likely going to be paid for by the workers’ compensation insurance they purchased for this very reason. If you got hurt at work in Spartanburg, Greenville, Gaffney, or nearby and are worried about how your employer will respond, call us at 864.582.0416 or toll- free at 888.230.1841 for a free meeting. We’ll discuss how we can handle your case with your employer and the insurance company. That way, you can focus on getting better so you can enjoy the holidays and get back to work.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. John 6:11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Good News
SPICY, CREAMY SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but they’re often the blandest thing on the table. Luckily that’s not the case with this recipe, which features Thai spices and coconut milk.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar
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5 pounds sweet potatoes
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup canned coconut milk
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
Directions
1. Heat oven to 375 F. On a large sheet pan, bake potatoes until very soft, approximately 75 minutes. 2. Let potatoes cool until they are safe to handle, then peel and mash. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and curry paste. Once mixed, add the mixture, salt, half the sugar, and half the butter to potatoes. 4. 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 425 F. Spread potatoes in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Uncover potatoes and dot with remaining butter and sugar. Broil until brown, crusty, and delicious. Serve hot.
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