Workers’ Compensation

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...

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...

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...

When you work at heights, there are generally two different types of safety standards that your employer will utilize to protect workers on the job. These are known as fall protection and fall prevention systems. While these terms are often used interchangeably, there...

You’ve been working for a construction company for a while, and you haven’t thought much about the fact that your boss has labeled you as an independent contractor – until you get injured and sidelined. That’s when you find out that you’re not eligible for workers’...

If you suffer an injury at work, you may count yourself lucky if you didn’t tear a muscle or break a bone. You may even think that you got out of the incident with only minor injuries. Unfortunately, the reality is that damage to tendons and ligaments can be severe....

When you’re injured on the job in Maryland, you have a right to expect medical care through the workers’ compensation system. Fortunately, unlike many states, Maryland workers enjoy broad rights when it comes to seeking and receiving such medical care. Here are...

When a workplace accident happens that leaves you seriously injured, one of the first concerns you might have is how to make ends meet financially while you recover. Medical costs can add up quickly and the possibility of being unable to work even temporarily can...

Although workers’ compensation is available nationwide for those injured at work, each state has unique laws that govern the proper filing of claims. Many of these laws look similar from state to state, but there are important differences that employees and employers...

Teen workers play a crucial role in all kinds of Maryland workplaces – particularly throughout the summer and holiday season. If your teen is one of these temporary workers, it is important for you and them to know that they have the same rights to a safe and healthy...