The pandemic triggered a widespread remote workforce. Some companies have chosen to continue with employees working from home, and others are going with a hybrid (combination of remote and in-office work) model. The question is, are remote workers eligible for…
Not all employees work full-time year-round. Some workers are seasonal, and the question is, if they get injured while on the job, do they qualify for workers' compensation benefits? What is Workers' Compensation Most employers in Florida must carry workers'…
Getting injured on the job is never easy. You must fill out paperwork and see specific doctors to get the care you need to heal fully. Your employer must apply for workers' compensation benefits on your behalf. But what happens…
Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits for employees who are injured on the job. These benefits include lost wages and medical expenses. The question is, can you work while collecting workers’ compensation? In most cases, the answer is yes, if you…
Workers' compensation insurance covers employees who have been injured while on the job. The legal definition stipulates that to qualify injuries must "arise out of employment and occur within the course and scope of employment." However, these situations can quickly…
Regardless of the type of work you perform, there are rules to keep all employees safe. However, accidents do still happen at work. It’s essential for you to know as much about worker safety as possible to keep you and…
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of many businesses to keep employees safe and save the company money on workers' compensation claims. The key is having a good safety plan and using it throughout the organization. Even the safest companies…
Florida's various theme parks (Disney, Universal Studios, and Sea World, to name a few) offer tourists food, fun, and adventure. However, these theme parks can also be a dangerous work environment. Workers' Compensation Benefits Available to Theme Park Employees Covid…
The answer to this question is generally medical bills are paid 100% by worker’s compensation. Every workers' compensation issue is different, and legal issues may require payments that workers' compensation does not cover. What is Workers' Compensation Insurance? Workers' compensation…
Surprisingly, slip, trip, and fall accidents are among the nation’s leading causes of death (15% of all accidental deaths, according to OSHA). Workplace slip and falls should be taken very seriously and prevented at all costs. What is a Slip…
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