Many people work in environments that can expose them to certain toxins and hazards. Because of this, they sometimes become injured or ill due to their work. There are some cases in which people sustain occupational diseases and do not realize for a long time after it happens. Currently, the state of Pennsylvania has a […]

In the state of New Jersey, the law requires that all state employers who are not covered by federal programs must have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. If they do not, they must be approved for self-insurance instead. This is even true for out of state employers if they are entering a contract to […]

When people sustain an injury or illness on the job, they may be eligible to receive compensation as a result. This is provided by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. These expenses can cover medical expenses and lost wages in the event that the individual is unable to go back to work. In addition to this, […]

Workers’ compensation benefits exist to ensure injured workers receive the financial assistance they need. This system has been around to compensated injured employees for over a hundred years. In this day and age, technology is increasing and allows information to be readily available to people at the tip of their fingers. With this rise in […]

When a person becomes injured or sick while they are working, they are able to receive certain benefits that assist them during a hard time. This is called workers’ compensation benefits. This insurance covers employees’ medical bills and lost wages while they can no longer return to work. Like many other jobs, firefighters put their […]

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission exists to serve injured workers, victims of crimes, employers, and all of those in related industries. This is done by providing certain services, resolving disputes, and executing the duties that are expected of them. All employers that are subject to the provisions of Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act are required to […]

When an employee becomes injured on the job, they are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. This is to assist them in covering certain expenses while they are recovering and cannot return to work. In the event that there is a dispute between the injured employee and their employer or their insurance carrier over their […]

When an employee becomes injured while on the job, it is comforting for them to know that they can receive Workers’ Compensation. This is a no-fault insurance program that provides employees with certain benefits in order to assist them. These benefits are available to individuals who receive an injury, illness, or disease at work. It […]

It is very important for employers to classify their workers correctly. A worker’s classification determines if heir employer has legal obligations to provide worker’s compensation for them. In the event that an employer misclassifies a worker as an independent contractor, they can face certain consequences. States are stepping up to create ways to avoid this […]