We previously wrote about a recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court which held that employers who have multiple workers’ compensation insurance carriers may not select which insurance carrier is responsible for paying an injured worker’s claim.The...
Month: March 2016
Employers need to plan for bad weather
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, employers have an obligation to protect their employees in bad weather conditions. They need to plan properly, equip the workers to deal with the conditions and train them in advance. This can prevent...
MA high court ruling provides additional assurance of coverage for injured workers
A recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court, while dealing with a dispute between how workers’ comp co-insurers pay out claims in situations where not all insurers were provided claim notification has positive implications for injured workers.The ruling...
What are the main types of construction safety vests?
The use of safety vests is one of the easiest ways to help keep workers safe, especially for roadside jobs. They can help prevent common accidents, such as vehicles striking workers at the job site, whether those vehicles are driven by other workers or commuters....
Workplace injuries | Aggravation and exacerbation of old injury
Most people in the New Jersey workforce are not in 100 percent perfect health. Often, workers have experienced injuries or medical conditions in the past. Even though these people have already received treatment and at least partially recovered, the work they do may...