When employees get injured on the job, workers’ compensation acts as a vital safety net. This insurance generally covers injuries that occur while an employee is performing work-related duties. These ...
Workers’ compensation is available to anyone who has been injured on the job. Asbestos exposure in the workplace is the ...
February 15, 2024 - The objective of every workers' compensation system is to provide an injured worker with reasonable and necessary medical care and wage replacement while they recover from an ...
Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...
Chronic health conditions play a big role in those costs — half of all workers have at least one chronic health condition, and treating an injured worker with a chronic condition costs twice as much ...
Employers must tread carefully to avoid allegations of retaliation or wrongful termination, which can easily lead to additional legal challenges. Understanding the interplay between workers' ...