Archive for April, 2016
In North Carolina, all employers are required to provide workers’ compensation to their employees if they employ three or more employees. Businesses including limited liability companies, sole proprietorships, and corporations all have this requirement. There are some exceptions for certain employers. For instance, if you are a railway worker, your employer will not have to […]
There are many workplace accidents that can be avoided, so employees can stay safe. For instance, did you know that violent acts in the workplace lead to many injuries, but they can be prevented with something as simple as violence training and communication channels to report abuse or problems in the workplace? Another very serious […]
If you get hurt at work, your employer has several responsibilities to you. Your employer may have to help you file your workers’ compensation claim, could have to help you recover lost wages, or may have to give you other accommodations. Can I file a claim for workers’ compensation? If your injury is work-related, then […]
If you’re exposed to toxins in the workplace, you could suffer serious health problems. Every day, many people within the U.S. are exposed to hazardous chemicals when they’re on the job. If you’re exposed, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation and medical care, so you can get the treatments you need and make up […]

