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Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable?
While most people who receive social security disability benefits have income that is well below the amount it takes to make the benefits taxable, this is not always the case. The percentage that is taxable can be influenced by household income. If you have any questions about this, please contact…
Ongoing Trial Work
Even after the end of a trial work period, you have additional rights that last for another 36 months. During this “re-entitlement”, you are eligible for benefits from social security for any month in which you do not work enough to reach the substantial gainful activity level. All you need…
North Carolina companies fined after fatal accident
Earlier this year, three workers were killed and one was seriously injured when scaffolding fell during the construction of a high-rise building in downtown Raleigh. The North Carolina Department of Labor recently fined three of the companies that were involved in that construction project. The highest fine went to a…
Returning to Work
Under the Title II social security disability program for people who have worked and paid into the social security system, there are provisions for a trial work period after approval of benefits in which you can work for nine months and still receive your SSD check. There is also a…
Sedentary Work Activity
Under Social Security Ruling 96-9p in order to perform a full range of sedentary work activity, an individual must be able to walk and stand for a total of more than 2 hours out of 8 hour work day, stoop on an occasional basis and lift 10 pounds. The ability…
Compensation for falling accidents
Construction workers in North Carolina face many dangers, including the risk of falling from a high place. Workers’ compensation is in place to protect you in these cases, and to ensure that you are financially covered while you recover. Due to the complexity of the laws involves, sometimes legal representation…
Misclassification of workers robs North Carolina taxpayers
When the economy is down and unemployment is up, many people are just glad to have work, whether as an employee or an independent contractor. Having an income is the goal, right? True, but when an employer misclassifies a worker as an independent contractor, the repercussions can have negative consequences…
Special workers’ compensation laws for public employees
In most cases, an employee who suffers a work-related injury or illness is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The benefits include payment for time taken off of work and compensation for medical bills. Essentially, the purpose of workers’ compensation laws is to provide a safety net for employees who…
Residual Functional Capacity – Part 2
A comprehensive residual functional capacity involves both exertional and non-exertional factors. Exertional capacity has to do with the seven strength demands: Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, all of which must be evaluated. Non-exertional factors include: Understand, carry out and remember instructions, use judgement in making work-related decision,…
What should I do following a workplace injury in North Carolina?
If you are suffer a workplace injury, it is comforting to know that North Carolina workers’ compensation will pay your medical expenses and lost wages while you are out of work. If your doctor recommends rehabilitation, that would also be covered under workers’ compensation. There are steps that you must…
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