Getting hurt at work can be a frustrating experience. Professionals may feel embarrassed when they report an incident to their supervisors. They may worry about losing income because of their injuries. Especially for those in physically-demanding careers, an injury...
Workers’ Compensation
Minors and workers’ comp: What Maryland parents should know
When most people think of a need for workers’ compensation benefits, they picture a middle-age or older worker in a potentially dangerous job like construction or some kind of manufacturing or industrial work. The fact is that most workers in Maryland are eligible to...
Can seasonal employees qualify for workers’ compensation
For many people, a steady full-time job is their main professional goal. They want the benefits and stability that come from working consistently at the same company. Others may only need seasonal or part-time employment. They may have already retired, may have a...
Mistakes on the job don’t eliminate workers’ compensation options
Many professionals in Maryland know that their jobs come with a degree of risk. It only takes a small oversight for someone operating a machine press or a similar piece of heavy equipment to end up seriously injured. Most businesses in Maryland have to carry workers'...
Why employees may need workers’ comp if they break a leg at work
Workers' compensation coverage in Maryland is typically available to individuals in many different professions. Part-time and seasonal workers, employees on their first day and even teenage cashiers may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt...
Who pays for violence-related injuries in the workplace?
People can get hurt on the job due to a variety of different situations. They could work with dangerous chemicals or heavy equipment. They might have to drive as part of their daily job responsibilities. They could be at risk of over-exertion or repetitive stress....
Does Maryland allow drug testing during a workers’ comp claim?
Many workers who may require benefits for a job injury are nervous about applying for them. Most companies in Maryland must provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. Whenever workers develop job-acquired medical conditions, they can file a claim for...
Challenges facing employers related to workers’ compensation insurance
Maryland's Office of Legislative Audits is a 10-member commission responsible for receiving and reviewing reports about workplace accidents, settling claims, conducting hearings, and issuing referrals to workers for rehabilitation. The group can also assess fines...
Risks of working in a long-term care facility
Working in a long-term care facility offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards. You get to make a real difference in the lives of residents who rely on your skills and compassion for their day-to-day needs. As rewarding as it is, the work also comes with risks...
Educating the nation’s youth puts teachers at risk of injury
When people think of dangerous industries or professions, jobs that are much more physical in nature, such as construction or manufacturing, top the list. Careers within the education sector are typically not thought of as dangerous or hazardous. Still, you never know...
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