If you have a teen who works part-time during the school year and/or as many hours as they can get during their school breaks, you need to understand (as do they) their rights in the workplace. They have the same rights as adult employees as well as further...
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Can you claim workers’ comp for a parking lot slip and fall?
New Jerseyans know the wintertime drill - dress in layers, give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and to expect the high winds and heavy snowfall that come with a Nor’easter. Still, no matter how prepared you may be, sometimes there is no preventing a...
3 false things employers may say about workers’ compensation
When you get hurt at work or while performing your job duties, you almost certainly have the right to seek and obtain workers’ compensation. It really is just that simple. However, so many injured employees do not get the benefits they are due. Employers dislike...
Understanding the going and coming rule
The “going and coming rule” is a general doctrine that applies to workers’ comp cases. It helps to define when someone can qualify for workers’ compensation and when they may not. Specifically, this rule relates to car accidents. Generally speaking, workers are not...
Falls, even same-level falls, are a universal workplace hazard
Workers in some industries know that falls are a major risk associated with their job duties. Those in construction, for example, are likely aware that falls from a significant elevation are one of the top causes of worker deaths in their field. However, workers in...
The pitfalls of light duty for injured workers
When you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be there for you. Your employer and their insurer, however, want you to get back to work as soon as possible since that’s the best way to limit their costs. To that end, you may be...
Can office workers be injured on the job?
When thinking about hazardous occupations, office work may not be at the top of the list. Nonetheless, the truth is that office workers can be injured on the job. Although environments differ, there are hazards in every single workplace. Outlined below are some of the...
The shocking air quality concern plaguing public transit workers
There are potential job-related hazards associated with every profession. Construction workers frequently suffer harm as a result of falls, while nurses experience back injuries at a shocking rate due to the need to lift patients. These sources of harm are relatively...
Which are the most common workplace dangers for firefighters?
Firefighters are real-life heroes, facing unimaginable challenges daily. While their bravery and dedication are unquestionable, the nature of their profession exposes them to a wide range of workplace accidents and hazards. To understand the most prevalent accidents...
Why are injured workers denied workers’ comp? 3 reasons
Suffering from an injury while working can be disastrous. Many employees fear that their injuries may make them ineligible to continue working, which could greatly hurt their lives. Injured workers should be aware that their injuries may make them eligible for...