Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
El programa de Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI por sus siglas en inglés) es uno de los programas del Seguro Social (SS) que brinda beneficios a las personas que tienen una discapacidad. El SSI paga beneficios a quienes tienen una discapacidad y no cuentan con...
You recently suffered an injury while on the clock. You know you qualify for workers' compensation, and you know the extent of the harm you suffered, but did you and your physician overlook the accident's mental toll? EHS Today examines the connection between...
Todos los trabajadores tienen el derecho a pedir compensación por cualquier herida que se hagan mientras llevan a cabo sus labores. Esta compensación se les da a los trabajadores heridos hasta que puedan regresar a trabajar. Sin embargo, puede suceder que la herida...
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...
You may be aware that there are two different disability programs that the Social Security Administration runs. These are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These programs serve the needs of different populations, but...
A certain level of danger is inherent to certain jobs, with industries such as construction and manufacturing carrying more risk. However, your employer has a legal responsibility to minimize hazards by providing a safe workplace environment. Under the California...
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...
Muchos empleadores tienen genuino interés en el bienestar de sus empleados. Estos jefes intentarán colaborar con el proceso de los trabajadores para que obtengan una compensación. Sin embargo, no todos son así. Incluso empleadores que se muestren empáticos y...
If your employer has insurance and you are injured at work, will you have to pay directly for this? Isn't it that at the end of the day, if you ask for compensation, this is covered by the insurer? The reality is that after you or any employee receives workers'...
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...
