Experiencing a work-related injury or illness can be incredibly painful and stressful, as you are not only forced to contend with serious medical concerns but also deal with things like financial expenses and workers’ comp claims. Submitting your workers’ compensation...
It is the responsibility of an employer in Essex County, Massachusetts to provide a safe work environment for employees. This includes minimizing risks to workers’ physical and mental health and taking necessary steps to properly train employees regarding specific...
People who are injured at their workplace in Essex County, Massachusetts may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. This is the reason behind workers’ compensation. It is also put into place to ensure that employees do not sue their employers for their...
It can come as a surprise to some employees in Essex County, Massachusetts that they may be covered by workers’ compensation benefits as they are leaving their place of employment. Many workers think that once they are off the clock, the benefits stop there, but this...
Workers’ compensation is meant to provide medical coverage and compensation for employees who were injured on the job. Each state has some form of workers’ compensation law, including Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and...
In Massachusetts, the DIA or Department of Industrial Accidents oversees workers’ compensation claims from Construction Accidents. OSHA, the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational, Health and Safety Administration, has Safety and Health Regulations for Construction...
