The Maryland General Assembly recently passed a bill that expands workers' compensation protection for first responders.The bill, which will likely be signed by Gov. Larry Hogan, will expand workers compensation coverage for firefighters to include leukemia, prostate...
While the saying goes that there's nothing new under the sun, there are new ways of looking at old things. While marijuana has been around for many centuries, only now is it being used as legalized medicine in the U.S. Can it be claimed as medicinal for the purposes...
The death of two construction workers who were building the JW Marriott Hotel in Orlando, Florida has resulted in citations for their employers and a renewed call for workplace safety.The workers were among a crew pouring concrete on the building's seventh floor when...
If you are hired to work in and around another person's home you may be considered an employee. This can hold true whether you are a nanny, housekeeper, caregiver or lawn maintenance technician.Being a household employee means your employer has a responsibility to...
Insurance carrier Liberty Mutual has compiled public and proprietary statistics to develop the Top 10 causes of disabling injuries at work.It's main finding: Despite a drop in serious accidents of 1.5 percent in the past year, workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses...
Eyeing the threat of occupational cancers among firefighters, Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Feb. 6 that he is supporting bills in the state legislature that would allow firefighters to claim workers' compensation for certain types of cancer.Research has shown that...
Just like feathered accessories and square-toe shoes, it seems even speed cameras are making a comeback in Baltimore City. The cameras were shut down in 2013 for issuing erroneous tickets, but the city hopes that the updated cameras will not have the same...
Everyone seems to know something about workers compensation benefits - it's the rare person who knows everything. Here's a quick refresher on what is covered under Maryland's Workers Compensation Act:Temporary total disability benefitsIf an injury results in a...
Researchers with the Tree Care Industry Association found that in 2017, tree care workers in Maryland were among the most injured in the nation. While there are many reputable tree trimming businesses in Maryland, there are also some fly-by-night businesses that do...
If you employ a housekeeper, nanny, home health nurse or a gardener, you could be facing a huge gap in your insurance coverage. Maryland requires employers to pay workers compensation insurance. If an employee is injured on the job, whether they are at fault or not,...
