Sunday, December 27, 2020 Can You Be Fired While Out on Workers Compensation? There are two main things no employee wants to have happen in concerns to their work: getting hurt or getting fired. Unfortunately, workplace injuries are prevalent across several industries even in environments that are tailored for safety. READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Anyone with health insurance has been at the point where they go to a new doctor only to find out that doctor doesn’t accept your insurance. It’s frustrating and, at times, expensive. Unfortunately, it’s a frequent occurrence and is why it’s important to always research ... READ MORE >>
Monday, December 30, 2019Say you have a bad accident at work and you’re unable to perform your duties. You apply for a workers’ compensation claim, which is awarded by your employer’s insurance. You may be getting benefits from workers’ compensation, but you’re still unable to work. READ MORE >>
Thursday, April 11, 2019If you own a retail business, you rely on your employees to keep the doors open. You also owe them the security of a safe working space. Should they sustain harm, you might owe them supplementary help. Often, you have to provide injured employees with workers' compensation. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 27, 2019If you get hurt at work, you might need to file for workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp is insurance that the State of Illinois requires for most employers. It provides coverage that might help both you and your employer if you get hurt on the job. If you have to file a claim, you might wonder how to do so. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 6, 2019Restaurants usually limit access to the back of the house. The kitchen, freezers and storage rooms likely contain a lot of potentially-harmful hazards. Only authorized staff should enter these areas. However, they will face risks of harm, too, even in seemingly-normal situations. What are some of these? READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 4, 2018Getting hurt on the job is something no one wants to face. And if that injury is a burn, then the pain, suffering and recovery costs might prove devastating. So, if you get burned at work, will your company's workers’ compensation cover you? On-the-job burns can happen to anyone, even those who least expect it. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 8, 2018Going to work involves more than sitting at your desk. Other than moving around for business, you might need to visit the bathroom or break room, as anyone does. Though you might not work during these personal times, you are still at work. Often, therefore workers’ compensation might cover you. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 13, 2018 Workers’ compensation is a type of business insurance protecting companies from injury and illness claims from employees. Many people understand how injuries at work apply to this coverage. However, employees who suffer from an illness due to working conditions may also qualify. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 27, 2017The construction industry has a higher level of risk for workers injuries than other organizations. The United State Department of Labor's OSHA office provides some clarity on these risks. In 2015, 21.4 percent of worker fatalities occurred within the construction industry. Most of these injuries come from falls. READ MORE >>
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