Workers Compensation
Amazon’s Warehouses Are Twice as Dangerous as Others
There is likely not a single person in the socialized world who has not heard of Amazon. The production giant is famous for having virtually everything you need and want to buy, while also developing a massive streaming service, virtual library, and other original amenities and conveniences. Next day shipping with Prime has prevented many…
Read MoreShould I Contact OSHA if I Get Hurt at Work?
When you get hurt in the job in Oklahoma, you know you can make a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. One of the things you need to do to collect those benefits is inform your supervisor or boss about your injury. Your employer, in turn must report the injury to the insurance company. If an…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Claims for Hand and Finger Injuries
Hand and finger injuries are two of the most common causes for workers’ compensation claims. Not only do these injuries occur often, but because of their nature, they can make it virtually impossible for a person to do any work – and they can take a very long time to heal. Today, we are going…
Read MoreGig Workers Aren’t Backing Down in Their Battle for Benefits
Whether gig workers should be considered employees or independent contractors affects many workplace rights, including access to healthcare, the right to sick pay and paid time off, and other benefits offered to full time employees. And there are a lot of gig workers – potentially as much as 43% of the US workforce. These men…
Read MoreBeware of Winter Injuries in the Oil and Gas Industry
Whether you are working in the oil fields, out on an oil rig, or driving a truck to transport gas in the wintertime, an already tough job is made tougher by changes in the weather. In summer, heat exhaustion is a concern and remaining hydrated is essential. When winter sets in, workers face the same…
Read MoreCoronavirus Liability Protections & Evolving Legislation: What You Should Know
The COVID-19 pandemic has been raging through the United States for over six months. As schools and businesses slowly begin reopening across the country, there has been a lot of debate about whether businesses owe their clients any duty of care when it comes to the virus, and what that level of care should be.…
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