5 articles on "wages"

California LHWCA Lawyer: What Are Wages Under The Longshore Act?

Wages are used under the LHWCA (ie., Longshore Act) in order to determine an employee's average weekly wage and compensation rate. Simply stated, the higher a workers average weekly wage under the Longshore Act; the higher their compensation rat...

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California LHWCA Lawyer: What Are Wages Under The Longshore Act?

The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that requires employers to provide compensation for employees who suffer from work-related injuries or illnesses. The Act covers longshore and harbor workers, as well as othe...

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Women's Wages - Is It Justified?

Women's Wages - Is It Justified? by: Julie Sarup The beginning God made man and woman, and handed over the reins of this world in their hands. The passing time through centuries, have witnessed the God’s ordinance being twisted by man, to...

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Women's Wages - Is It Justified?

There are many debates around the issue of women's wages, and whether or not they are justified. Some argue that women are paid less than men for doing the same work, while others believe that the wage gap is a result of women's choices and preferenc...

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Health And The Economy

Health And The Economy by: Dr Randy Wysong We normally do not think that health is related to economics other than with regard to the costs of medical care. But there is another more fundamental way money impacts our wellbeing. If you could not ...

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