When you go to work, you expect your employer to provide a safe environment free of hazards. But workplace accidents still happen, and you can incur an injury that makes it hard to go back to your normal daily life. If you get injured at work, you can claim workers’...
Month: March 2021
How do you know if you have a rotator cuff injury?
One of the most common injuries you could sustain at work is the rotator cuff injury. According to Mayo Clinic, rotator cuff injuries may occur because of a single incident or repetitive overhead activity. If you have an occupation where you have to lift heavy items...
Can interview questions lead to discrimination?
Businesses will often invest significant time and money into finding the perfect candidate for an open position. Unfortunately, this effort could end up having unintended consequences. From questions on the application to the in-person interview, a business must take...
Are you aware of the workers’ comp “going and coming” rule?
If you are injured in a traffic accident on your way to work, can you submit a claim for workers’ compensation benefits? The answer is maybe. It depends on the circumstances, and this is where you need to know about the “going and coming” rule. Understanding the rule...
Do temporary workers have a higher likelihood of injury on the job?
Your work environment may have a range of workers. For example, you may have part-time and full-time employees, contractors and temporary workers. Of these groups, it seems the most at risk for an on-the-job injury are temporary workers. The Wiley Online Library...