Wrongful Termination in an At-Will State
At-will employment implies that both the employee and employer are working of their own volition. There are no implied long-term contractual obligations owed to either party.
Construction Safety Utilizing Drones
According to recent data, there has been a 239% increase in usage of drone technology - and much of this increase comes from the construction industry.
Can You Sue Your Employer?
If someone is injured at their workplace, they want to be compensated for their expenses, pain, and suffering, whether from an employer or a third party.
Are Employers Required to Provide PPE?
The term PPE (personal protective equipment) became widely known over the last 18 months, as the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated drastic measures to keep people safe at work. PPE came to be known as masks, gloves, and respirators - but what many may not realize is that PPE has always been a part of many workplaces. [...]
Top 4 Mistakes Made After a Work Injury
Mistakes that seem inconsequential at the time can result in less money or benefits when it comes time for settlement. Therefore, in this blog, we examine the top four mistakes employees make when injured and pursue workers' compensation.
Workman’s Comp: Repetitive Motion Injury
A repetitive motion injury occurs when the muscles, ligaments, tendons, or nerves are damaged because an individual repeatedly performs the same motion. Repetitive motion conditions manifest from many microscopic tears in the tissue. Generally, the body will self-heal these tiny tears as they occur. However, if the body cannot heal the tears because they are [...]
Top 7 Categories of Workplace Injuries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 2,800,000 nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses reported annually.
New Workman’s Compensation Laws Due to COVID?
Once implication of the COVID-19 shutdowns and shelter-in-place orders many have not thought of is that of workman's compensation laws and proceedings.
Florida Workers Compensation FAQs
For those owning a business in Florida, worker's compensation laws are an important topic to understand. For those working at one of these businesses, the information is equally important. A breach of these rights under the law could lead to legal action. Taken from MyFloridaCFO.com, the following blog identifies workers compensation FAQs you may wish [...]
Common Workplace Injuries and the Cost to Employers
Although the employer has the legal responsibility of protecting employees from workplace injuries, employees do bear some responsibility.
