Workers’ Compensation for Haunted House Workers

It’s not all that common to find yourself working alongside a zombie, vampire, and terrifying clown. For haunted house workers, however, it’s just another day on the job. Throughout October, thousands of haunted houses open up across the country to attract thrill seekers. Many of

COVID-19, Vaccine Requirements, and Worker Safety

The development of the COVID-19 vaccine has been a game changer for thousands of companies and consumers in 2021. Improved sense of safety, reduced liability, and increased business are just a few examples of the impact the vaccine has had. With new updates about the

How Employment Impacts the Workers’ Comp System

Over the past year and a half, our economy has had its fair share of ups and downs. Now that businesses are beginning to reopen and many states have returned to nearly full capacity at restaurants, bars, retail stores, concert venues and more, companies are

Falling Into Workers’ Compensation

Slips, trips and falls are amongst the most common types of work-related injuries. As the autumn and winter months approach, colder temperatures mean ice is more prevalent and these types of accidents become even more likely. Falls can cause detrimental injuries that can displace workers

Post-Accident Drug Testing

Workplace drug testing tends to be a hot button topic in a variety of different scenarios. There are many states that allow drug testing of employees to promote a drug-free environment and increase safety for both workers and potential customers. Drug testing may be part

The ‘Going and Coming’ Rule

On average, Americans spend nearly 1 hour every day on the road going to and coming home from work (Census Bureau, 2019). We spend so much time behind the wheel that car accidents, even fender benders, are unfortunately a reality that can result in serious

Labor Day: What’s It All About?

​​After a long weekend with friends and family celebrating on the lake or by the beach, you may be reminiscing on all of the fun times you had. You may also be wondering what Labor Day is really all about. Each year thousands of  U.S.

Independent Contractors’ Rights to Workers’ Compensation Benefits

In all U.S. states, employers are required to pay for workers’ compensation insurance and offer coverage to any workers who are injured on the job, however, this requirement can be waived if a worker is considered an independent contractor instead of an employee. There are

What is Workers’ Compensation Fraud?

Workers' compensation fraud may be a term you’ve heard while scrolling through social media or catching up on the news. Many people understand what fraud is as it pertains to common types of fraud such as mail fraud and bank account fraud. However, although it

Is PTSD Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?

Stop and think about all of the ways that an injury can be much more than just physical. Psychological injuries are not uncommon and can be as serious, if not more, than physical injuries. Depending on the industry you work in, you may be subjected

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