Workers’ Compensation

Some people seem to be naturally graceful. They were born with a sense of where their body is in space, and they improve that spatial awareness by engaging in athletic or other forms of physical training. Sometimes, just working a job that has you on your feet all day...

There’s no question that the American workforce is getting older. As people stay healthy and fit longer, they’re able to work long past the age where our grandparents got their gold watches and moved to a warmer climate. Many people these days simply can’t afford to...

The cold weather is almost here, so it’s time for anyone who works outdoors to start thinking about winter safety. Employers should ensure they provide workers with everything they need to remain safe throughout frigid shifts that might include exposure to wintry...

If you’ve suffered an injury at work, you may be considering making a claim against your employer for compensation.  When you find yourself unable to work because of a workplace accident, you might be left in a position where you don’t have a choice but to make a...

Injuries sustained at an office can be serious and life-changing. When injured on a job, the main goal is to recover quickly and return to work. However, whether or not you recover quickly will depend on the type of injury you sustained.  Workers’ compensation will...

The hospitality industry is one of the country’s biggest employers. It can offer both long-term career options and temporary part-time work that students rely on until they can work full time. While it is a relatively safe and pleasant option compared to many jobs, it...

Ladders are incredibly useful when you need to do something above ground level. They are cheaper, less intrusive and much quicker to set up than scaffolding or mobile work platforms. Yet they are not without their problems. Falling off ladders is one of the biggest...

Whether your teenager works part-time throughout the school year or only during summer vacation, it’s important to know – and to make sure they know – that they have just as much right to a safe and healthy workplace as their older, full-time co-workers. Most parents...

Employees who work around fiberglass should be provided with the proper equipment and training to help them do the job safely. Employers must implement strict programs to ensure workers are safe because illnesses and injuries from fiberglass can be catastrophic. There...

New Jersey passed its workers’ compensation in 1911. Since then, it has provided peace of mind, financial support and other benefits to millions of workers who suffer work-related injuries or accidents, illnesses from working in a harmful work environment, or...