Many employees are terminated from their jobs shortly after they file for workers’ compensation, and wonder if this is legally permissible. There is a fine line in the legality of firing an employee while on workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation provides…
Most Florida employers must carry workers' compensation insurance which covers employees who get injured while doing work arising out of their work and occurring during the course and scope of their job duties. This insurance pays for lost wages and…
Even in the safest work environments, accidents do happen. When they do, employees must take quick action and file the correct paperwork as soon as possible to get their benefits. How Workers’ Compensation Works Workers’ compensation is insurance that most…
Most companies in Florida are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees if they get injured on the job. Typically, workers’ compensation will pay all the employee’s medical bills and two-thirds of their average weekly wage…
Regardless of where you work, your employer must provide a safe and healthy working environment to the best of their ability. Even with the best safety measures in place, accidents and injuries do happen. If it happens to you, you…
Extreme heat conditions can result in a few different heat-related injuries. Workers exposed to heat may be able to file workers' compensation claims for relief. Types of Heat-Related Injuries Construction workers and other outdoor employees may be susceptible to heat-related…
Getting injured while on the job is no fun. It’s essential to follow the rules and file your claim when it is due, so you don’t make things worse by not filing on time and having your benefits denied. What…
If you have experienced an accident at work and suffered an injury followed by medical bills, recovery, and other expenses, you are entitled to your workers' compensation benefits. However, not everything falls into place with every incident, and there are…
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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