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What Types of Injuries Do Not Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation protects you if you’re injured while doing your job. You’re entitled to seek benefits like wage replacement and medical coverage when you are hurt at work. However, not every injury is eligible. What

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Does Workers’ Compensation Affect Future Employment?

You are entitled to workers’ compensation if you have been injured or became ill due to your job. These entitlements can provide financial relief and medical benefits. But can receiving workers’ compensation affect your future

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Are You Allowed to Travel While on Workers’ Compensation?

When was the last time you were injured so severely that you needed medical treatment? In 2022, there were over 63,000,000 cases of “preventable medically consulted injuries,” and 6.8% of those injuries happened at work

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Who Pays for Workers’ Compensation?

The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that at least 2.6 million private sector workers suffered non-fatal injuries or illnesses nationwide in our country in 2023. That number is quite staggering, and hearing

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When Can You Return To Work After an Injury?

Returning to your job following an injury can be a challenging and intimidating process. After being away from work for treatment and recovery, you’ll likely feel a mix of excitement and apprehension and have questions about

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Can You Be Terminated While on Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is for employees after they have been hurt on the job. These benefits make sure that injured workers receive medical care and financial compensation while they recover. However, many workers wonder if seeking

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Can Day Laborers Get Workers’ Compensation?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the current labor force at over 168 million. In a perfect world, those millions of workers are all well-paid and protected in safe working conditions. Unfortunately, despite the

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Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Workers’ Compensation?

Along with your auto, life, and personal healthcare insurance, you could also benefit from workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor that employers pay to

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