People who work in the restaurant industry have difficult job duties. They face serious risks on every shift. It’s up to the restaurant to ensure that these risks are minimized to provide their workers with a safe workplace. Assuring that their employees have the...
Whether you run a company, have a loved one employed in a dangerous field or have concerns about your personal safety in the workplace, it is vital to understand the risks that are present. Take steps to reduce the likelihood of a workplace accident and realize how...
If you recently sustained an injury while working, you need to explore all of the resources that can help you recover from the accident. Many injured workers benefit from workers' compensation, but there are different concerns you need to consider before applying. For...
Every job has its share of potential risks to your health. Naturally, some jobs pose a much bigger risk than others. But even a desk job at an office can cause you injury if you are not careful. Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are one of these all-encompassing...
Once you have sought out medical treatment for a workplace injury, you may worry about the future of your job. Your injury may be serious enough that you will not be returning to work anytime soon, so you might have concerns that your employer will decide to fire you....
Workers' compensation not only pays out benefits for injuries that occur at the workplace, but it also will pay death benefits to the family of a worker who dies during a work incident. If you have a loved one who died on the job due to an accident, then you have the...
The idea of returning to work after suffering an injury can bring feelings of excitement and angst. If your injury happened while at work, the thought of returning to your place of employment can cause you to feel overwhelmed and emotional. Your employer can support...
If you suffer a serious injury in an automobile collision or at work, you may face a long road to recovery. While you may expect to endure certain physical transformations, your relationships may also change due to your injury. While a serious injury sometimes causes...
You work in an office in New Jersey rather than in a construction zone. So, you do not have to worry about workplace hazards, right? Even standard work offices have their fair share of hazards. The Society for Human Resource Management describes several common office...
If you suffer injuries on the job, you might become eligible for temporary disability payments. Like most working adults, you have financial obligations, so you may worry about the final amount. Unfortunately, there is no one response that suits everyone. How much you...
