The gig economy has been on the rise for the last few years. Independent workers and contractors enjoy the flexibility to work on their own terms and provide services for companies on certain projects.However, independent workers should also be aware that their risk...
Workers who are on their feet all day often know the reality of foot pain. Standing on a cement warehouse floor all day can cause a significant amount of strain on one’s feet, back and legs. Even with the foot pain workers might experience, they face even more risks...
Workers of all industries face a risk of falling on the job, from retail workers to roofers.Falls from the same level or a higher level are some of the most common causes of both injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Yet, despite this common knowledge, reports...
When faced with this question, many people say the construction industry is the most dangerous in the country. This guess is not far off - construction is on the list of the most dangerous jobs almost every year.However, over the last few years, the job involving the...
When injured workers pursue workers' compensation benefits, their employer's insurance company may question the extent of their injuries. In these cases, insurance companies often arrange an independent medical evaluation (IME).This is a common issue that injured...
Firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) must all be prepared to jump into action at any time to answer the call in an emergency.And when they get a call, they must immediately take to the road and respond to the emergency as soon as...
May marked National Electric Safety Month, which aimed to recognize and shed a light on how any workers who regularly work with electricity can stay safe. Even with the proper training, working with electricity can carry a high risk of injury for any worker....
When does workers' compensation eligibility go into effect?This is a common worry that some workers might have. It may take a few months for other employment benefits to take effect after their first day on the job. So, does the same go for workers' compensation...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Movements like this have been instrumental in decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health issues and mental illnesses over the years.And yet, mental health is often overlooked because these conditions are often invisible. They...
In light of Maryland's stay-at-home orders, several workers have transitioned to working from home, including teachers and office workers. Even though one's home is familiar, the risk of an injury still exists, and workers must be careful. Can workers collect workers'...
