If you've been injured on the job in Florida, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. The workers' compensation system is designed to provide financial assistance to workers who have been injured or become ill due to their job.…
Florida law states that all employees, regardless of how many hours they work, are covered by workers’ compensation. Therefore, if you are full or part-time, and you get injured on the job, you should be able to get benefits. Workers…
Getting hurt at work is never pleasant, but it can also result in long-term physical, mental, and financial consequences. Although most employers institute safety rules and practices, people still get hurt on the job all the time. Some of the…
More than 2.5 million people are injured in the workplace each year. Often these cases are not always cookie-cutter molds. Employees not only suffer the effects of the accident, but some have trouble getting workers’ compensation benefits timely which compounds…
Getting injured on the job is never easy. You must fill out paperwork and see specific doctors to get the care you need to heal fully. Your employer must apply for workers' compensation benefits on your behalf. But what happens…
You may think that because you were injured on the job and at home recovering, your employer cannot fire you or fill your position with someone new. Although it is true your employer cannot fire you legally as retaliation for…
Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits for employees who are injured on the job. These benefits include lost wages and medical expenses. The question is, can you work while collecting workers’ compensation? In most cases, the answer is yes, if you…
Workers' compensation insurance covers employees who have been injured while on the job. The legal definition stipulates that to qualify injuries must "arise out of employment and occur within the course and scope of employment." However, these situations can quickly…
Regardless of the type of work you perform, there are rules to keep all employees safe. However, accidents do still happen at work. It’s essential for you to know as much about worker safety as possible to keep you and…
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of many businesses to keep employees safe and save the company money on workers' compensation claims. The key is having a good safety plan and using it throughout the organization. Even the safest companies…
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