Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Comp There are a number of industries where on-the-job injuries are more likely due to the nature of the work. If you work one of these jobs, it is important to have a good understanding of the workers’ compensation system in case something happens to you. This system provides protections for …

Many retail and commercial businesses will hire a large number of seasonal employees to accommodate the increase in business during the holiday season. While this can be a great way to supplement your income and afford the many costs that come with the holidays, it can also make the employment agreement and what it does, …

Workplace injuries are always a possibility, but some industries tend to have a higher rate of injuries, as well as a higher likeliness of certain injuries. The Most Common Workplace Injuries The most common workplace injuries include: Overexertion: This includes non-impact injuries, like injuries to muscles and ligaments. It may also include repetitive motion injuries, …

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that is used to protect an employee in the event of an accident or injury at work. Continue reading to find out which employers have to have workers’ compensation in New Jersey. Requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Program The individual requirements of workers’ compensation vary from state to …

Under New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system, an employee is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for any injury that occurs in the course and scope of his or her employment. While the workers’ compensation system was designed in a time where people went to a place of work owned and/or controlled by the employer, today many …

As Americans, we spend the bulk of our time at work. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that thousands of individuals are involved in accidents while performing work-related duties. For that reason, workers’ compensation laws started to surface around the late 1800s. Today, most employers are required by law to cover their employees by …

  Recovering Compensation After a Workplace Accident Workers’ compensation is in place to protect workers’ rights in the event of an injury on the job. In most cases, when you suffer an injury on the job, you will seek compensation from your employers’ workers’ compensation policy. However, this is not always the case. There are …

Mental Illness and Workers’ Comp Workers’ compensation laws are in place to protect the employees of a workplace in the event that they are in an accident during work hours. Generally speaking, workers’ compensation covers all medical costs and lost wages. There are some costs, however, that individuals might wonder if they are included, such …

Workers’ Compensation Overview Have you ever been injured while working? Statistics indicate that more than 140 million Americans are currently covered by workers’ compensation insurance. That means that more than 94 percent of the workforce can utilize this important financial insurance after a workplace accident. Despite this fact, many workers’ comp claims are initially denied. …