Workers’ Compensation

When you’re injured at work, you have a right to seek emergency care immediately – without regard to any particular rules. Your health has to come first, above all. Once the emergency has passed or if you can wait to see a physician for a few days, however, you need...

If there is any silver lining for a worker who gets hurt on the job, it is likely that their injury could qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Both those hurt in a specific precipitating incident, like a kitchen fire, and those diagnosed with a medical...

There are some people who will tell you you basically need to be a robot to work at an Amazon warehouse. The shifts are long, and the standards are exacting. There's little room for error and barely enough time to take a bathroom break. The constant pressure to pack...

While people think about the risk of workplace injuries due to accidents, workers in many workplaces also face other risks every day. One workplace risk that is common in many different industries is chemical exposure. What should workers know about hazardous...

When most people think about work-related injuries and health conditions, they often think about accidents or exposure to dangerous substances. However, many people may not think about the risk to their hearing caused by workplace conditions. What should workers know...