Child Allowed to Sue Mom's Employer
August 20, 2001— The Supreme Court of the state of Washington has allowed a girl to sue a local Burger King restaurant for damages she suffered in the womb as a result of an on-the-job accident suffered by her mother.
Stranded in Seattle
August 16, 2001—The Seattle Times points to the plight of former Websuite.com employees as an example of the rough treatment many high-tech professionals are receiving in the dot-com crash.
Boeing Luring Employees to Chicago
June 29, 2001—Boeing has committed to moving its headquarters from Seattle to Chicago, but now it must convince its employees to do the same.
Job Location Affects Acceptance Rate As Well As Salary
October 03, 2000—BETHLEHEM, PA- It's no secret that job location can greatly affect salary levels, but a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) shows that it also can have an impact on whether or not a candidate accepts the position.
Child Can Sue Mother's Employer in Prenatal Accident
July 12, 2000—In a landmark case in Washington State a child who was injured in a workplace pre-natal accident will be allowed to pursue a negligence claim against the mother's employer. A state appeals court has ruled that the state's workers comp laws do not preclude such a suit (Meyer v. Sonrise Management Inc., Wash. Ct. App., No. 25265-1-II, 6/23/00).
Workers Compensation Insurance now sold direct from the web
November 01, 1999—Wausau Insurance today announced it will become one of the first carriers in the marketplace to offer workers compensation products and services direct to consumers via the Internet in partnership with AtYourBusiness.com.
