With more jobs becoming flexible and work-from-home, along with the rise of the so-called “gig economy,” the lines between what’s on the job and what isn’t are often blurry. Sometimes this distinction can just be a battle for personal boundaries, but other times those lines have real dollars attached them—like when you get in a […]
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How to Reduce the Chances of a Back Injury at Work
A back injury at work is an all-too-common part of life in the United States economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the number of reported back injuries at a million per year. Injuring a back takes a terrible toll on an employee’s quality of life, and the employer pays the price in terms of […]
Common Kinds of Construction Accidents and How To Avoid Them
Have you heard of the fatal four? It’s the unfortunate name of the four leading causes of accidents on construction sites that lead to injury and death. It’s no surprise that construction sites can be dangerous places. So below we’ve listed what these accidents are and steps that can be taken to avoid them. Construction […]
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Infectious Diseases?
Every year approximately 13 million Americans are exposed to chemicals, dust, fibers and fumes in the workplace that can put an employee at risk for an occupational disease. In fact, some studies have shown 4 to 10 percent of all cancer in the United States is caused by exposure to dangerous substances in the workplace. Can […]
What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Disability Benefits?
After you’re injured on the job, there are certain compensatory benefits that you become eligible for, depending on the circumstances of your injury. While workers’ comp and social security disability both provide this compensation, there are a few important differences between the two. Social security disability is provided to workers through the government and is […]