And Their Families For The Short And Long Term
According to the Star-Tribune and the Associated Press, a programming mistake in Louisiana’s Worker’s Compensation computer system recently issued an erroneous statement of overpayment. This led to more than 4,300 out-of-work people to get two "cancelation adjustment...
There is a lot of discussion in the media about “at-risk” people in the COVID-19 era, but less is actually known about the virus and at-risk because it is new. Generally speaking, at-risk employees have a disability or condition that makes them more likely to contract...
A significant portion of workplace injuries are caused by accidents while on the job. Whether this can be traced to lifting or carrying heavy objects, a slip-and-fall accident, or the stress of repetitive motion, these types of workplace injuries can have devasting,...
Workplace injuries are supposed to be covered by the company’s worker’s compensation insurance. It is usually the law that the employer has it, so there is rarely an issue of no insurance. However, claims may be denied for any number of reasons. While this is grounds...
The number of positive tests for COVID-19 continues to climb at an alarming rate. Now on the eve of schools starting, thousands of children have tested positive around the country. In light of this, many lucky enough to still have jobs find that they contracted the...
Many workers are concerned about contracting Coronavirus while at work. Fortunately, there is now a worker's compensation protocol for essential workers (including law enforcement, firefighters, correctional facility worker, health care workers and paramedics, as well...
The pandemic has roared back here in the United States after reopening, with a record number of diagnosed cases in several states. The number of fatalities has been steadily decreasing, but the fact remains that COVID-19 can still be fatal. Despite the risks,...
Whether your career comes to you, or you groom yourself to work in a specific industry, all jobs come with risk. But some are much more physically demanding and dangerous than others. The latest findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 5,250...
Scaffolds are common and necessary on many construction sites, but they also present serious injury risks if you work in construction, window cleaning or film, among other industries. Because of their temporary nature, scaffolds often undergo regular erection and...
Minnesota's health care employees and first responders can face serious biological threats. On-duty exposure to a dangerous bloodborne or airborne pathogen could result in a life-threatening condition. Some illnesses may fall into the category of “an ordinary disease...
