So you started a new job, but suffer from an ongoing health problem such as arthritis or back pain. Is your employer required to provide workers’ compensation benefits for these pre-existing conditions? Short answer: it depends. Pre-existing conditions complicate
The workers’ compensation program was designed to protect workers who are injured on the job. It is a state-mandated insurance program with varying laws depending on where you live. Workers’ comp in general can be very confusing, and there