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Workplace accidents have been common nowadays given the many hazards that are present in the work location, may it be in an office or production area. However, as an employee, you must know your rights and get the claim you are ought to have legally. What are these compensation benefits? Learn the basic ones listed…
A workplace injury can throw you for a loop. You may feel the financial burdens of your medical bills and time off of work. At the same time, you may fear reporting the injury because you want to continue to be a hardworking and resilient employee. If you have been injured on the job, don’t…
Human rights are considered the basis of civilized life. This concept has not always been fully appreciated, but it has grown in importance through the years. Human rights ensure that people are free and valued as an equal to their fellow human beings. Human Rights Day was introduced and sponsored by the United Nations. In…
Navigating workers’ compensation settlements can be thorny. If you are involved in a workers’ compensation case, here are some key things to consider before settling. This is compensation for work, not for pain and suffering. If you do not receive the promotion you were aiming for or if your significant other leaves you due to…
A worker injured on the job may file a compensation claim. If approved, the employer’s insurance company awards a benefit to the injured worker. The amount and payment basis depends on what is agreed upon by both parties. In the course of paying, the employer or the insurance companies may try to cut the amount…
When you get injured on the job and return to work with a permanent disability that keeps you from performing in the same capacity as before, you are eligible for “permanent partial disability,” also called PPD benefits. PPD benefits have different computations based on a state’s rules and regulations. There are also other variables in…
Workers’ compensation is often a loaded issue. It is politically-charged and can cause rifts between labor and management. Studies have shown that employees who are compensated well and enjoy good medical coverage are happy and productive employees. European countries have taken great strides to embrace this concept, but it remains a hard sell within some…
In workers’ compensation cases, the interest of the injured worker is pitted against those of the employer or insurance company. It is in the injured worker’s interest to get proper medical treatment and workers’ compensation benefits. On the other hand, it is in the employer’s and insurance company’s interest to avoid paying benefits or have…
Workers’ compensation provides benefits to those who are injured on the job. It can be difficult to navigate the steps for filing workers’ compensation claims. Here are some basic Q&As to help injured workers understand the process better. What is workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation is comparable to most insurance policies. It’s goal is to…
In order to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia, the employee must demonstrate that he or she is an “employee” of the employer. The State Board will evaluate whether there is a valid employment relationship for the purposes of work comp benefits. The State Board is directed to construe this relationship liberally. According to the…