Imagine working your entire life in an industry that has a high rate of injuries and deaths. Just as you're approaching retirement, you get into an accident that causes you to suffer from permanent disabilities. Your life is forever changed with just workers'...
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Woman misclassified as independent contrator seeks benefits
Many people work as independent contractors, and in their cases, they often do not have a right to workers' compensation when they're hurt on the job. For independent contractors, the fact is that a personal injury claim may be the only option for getting...
What are some facts about North Carolina’s workers’ compensation?
When it comes to your health, you want to know that if you get hurt at work, it's covered by your employer. North Carolina's workers' compensation laws help protect you by making sure employers have workers' compensation insurance unless they are exempt.How long do...
Companies: Using genetic information against employees is illegal
Genetics have changed many things about how we grow. You now can find out if you have debilitating diseases before they strike, and you can see if you're predisposed to problems like cancer or other diseases or disorders. This is beneficial in a medical light, but...
What kind of hazards lead to amputations?
No one who goes to work should ever have to worry about an amputation due to a workplace accident, but they do occur. Amputations are debilitating and considered to be one of the most severe workplace injuries. They can occur in a number of fields due to a variety of...
Business faces fines after failing to report flash fire
Whenever a workplace accident takes place, it's up to your employer to report it to the proper authorities. Not doing so is against the law, and it can end up leading to fines. Your employer needs to report the incident so that your workplace can be investigated and...
1 killed in a fatal fall at North Carolina work site
Construction accidents impact people on the job, at home and around the site. Whether a worker fell or was electrocuted, that individual has suffered an injury that was likely preventable. Employers have a responsibility to keep their employees safe. Failing to do so...
Silicosis: The lung disease lurking at work
One lung disease you may have been exposed to if you work with sand or quartz is known as silicosis. This disease affects workers who have been exposed to silica dust in the workplace. Usually, it's those who work in glass manufacturing, foundries or mining that have...
What are workers’ compensation benefits?
You've been working for several years in the same position. You suddenly realize that your repetitive motions each day have begun to cause pain and strain on your back. Now, you need to see a doctor. Fortunately, you should be covered by workers' compensation.What are...
What hazards are teens exposed to at work?
Teens want to get into the workforce for a number of reasons, and it's important that they begin to understand the value of hard work. It's also very important that parents and guardians discuss safety in the workplace with their teens, so they know what they should...