Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
Social Security Disability Insurance requires individuals to show a history of employment to qualify for benefits. According to the Social Security Administration's website, applicants must have earned a certain number of work credits. Based on what age an applicant...
After hurting yourself at work, you filed a workers' compensation claim with your employer. While you recover, your company assigned you modified work duty. Can you refuse duty you do not feel comfortable with? Chron explains when injured employees have the right to...
If you plan to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, many factors contribute to the success of your claim. The SSDI claim process can be confusing, intimidating and overwhelming. Understanding the disability insurance application Many people think applying...
Staying safe while on the job is essential. When an injury occurs, you can lose your income, your health and your ability to return to work. If you are a warehouse worker, it is especially important that you protect yourself from harm. According to the California...
The patient-doctor relationship that you hold with various medical professionals in your life will serve as some of the most important professional ties that you have. They treat you and should also protect your personal information, which you often need to share with...
It is very common for examiners to deny applications for workers’ compensation benefits. In many cases, a problem with evidence is the reason for denying a valid claim. Being successful on appeal will require a close analysis of why an examiner determined that an...
Whether you work long hours at an office or in a California factory, you may sustain injuries while on the job. Social security disability helps pay for medical expenses and necessities if you cannot work. Conditions that qualify for SSD range from hearing loss and...
Employees packing and shipping customers' online orders can experience serious workplace injuries. As reported by CBS News' MoneyWatch, testimony provided to the National Labor Relations Board revealed that one of the largest e-commerce companies required its workers...
Ordinary skin problems like itches or rashes prove irritating but easily treatable. But there are skin disorders with a more severe impact and are harder to treat. Suffering a chemical burn or a skin disease could prevent you from earning an income to live on. If your...
Administrative workers have different workplace risks than those in fields such as industry, health care and construction. However, those who work in offices should still be aware of ways to prevent workplace injuries. Review these safety tips if you make your living...
