Worker’s Compensation

While the threat of COVID-19 has largely diminished in the past couple of years, the illness remains a constant problem that comes and goes. Experts have even warned that with fall and winter coming, the number of infection cases could rise again. Data from the...

Accidents can happen to employees on the job. And it's important to understand which illnesses and injuries are most likely to result in workers' compensation claims. Commonly known damages under this claim are physical. These types of injuries include sprains,...

Construction work is a common vocation for many in North Carolina. This is particularly true for immigrants, many of whom are Latino. Since construction workers are at significant risk and so many immigrants are involved in this type of work, it is imperative to be...

The past few years changed the landscape of the traditional workplace in the United States. Many employers are now permitting employees to work remotely part-time or full-time. Still, work-from-home employees face hazards and can be injured, just as they could if they...

Workers’ compensation refers to benefits an employee may seek if injured on the job. It’s a kind of no-fault insurance meant to restore losses sustained by the employee, while at the same time protecting the employer from legal action. Workers’ compensation laws vary...

They may not get a lot of attention for it, but North Carolina truck drivers have a very risky job. According to data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck drivers account for a high number of workplace deaths across the country. They also have a...

North Carolina workers who are stationed on roadways know the level of danger they face simply by going to work and trying to do their jobs. Unlike many jobs, this is a situation where the combination of automobile accidents and work injuries intersect. The factors...

Workers injured in a workplace accident or who suffer a work-related illness are entitled to workers’ compensation. The process may be complicated, however, and workers must comply with procedural requirements. Coverage All businesses with at least three employees...

A workplace injury can be devastating for workers and their families. For that reason, injured workers should know how workers’ compensation benefits can protect them and what steps to take following a workplace accident. There are several steps injured workers should...

While the early days of the pandemic featured numerous humorous anecdotes about workers having meetings interrupted by children, pets or neighborhood noise, the shift turned serious as organizations started struggling with more challenging questions. These questions...