A legendary singer who's been steadily working for more than four decades, Aretha Franklin is among the most important artists in pop-music history.
And if your employer refuses to pay your benefits, you might be entitled to penalty payments as well. To apply for workers' compensation benefits, simply notify your employer-in writing-as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the injury.
Certain federal labor laws are designed to prevent employers from requiring employees to take a day off work without pay. However, in some circumstances you can require your employees to take an unpaid day off work although doing so may jeopardize their status as salaried employees.