When it comes to some diseases or medical conditions, some employers may plead ignorance. A story from last year in Wisconsin involving exposed to toxic levels of gases from roasted coffee might have been such a situation. The chemical which caused the issue, is the...
Construction always face danger in their jobs. The job of constructing virtually anything is dangerous, as it almost always requires heavy equipment, working in exposed positions, dangerous tools, interaction with electricity and the movement of earth, concrete, steel...
Small businesses are inherently much more nimble than large corporations are. Decisions can be made quickly and because the owner, manager and employees may all know each other very well, the business may have a genuine interest in the well-being of its employees. In...
We've previously mentioned on this blog that ' is, generally speaking, the sole remedy available to injured . We've also noted that a worker may have his or her ' award either increased or decreased depending on whether the employer took reasonable steps to keep safe...
In a recent post on this blog, we noted that ' is generally the exclusive remedy for injured in Wisconsin. Although an injured worker may, in some circumstances, sue a fellow employee for work-related injuries, and may sue third parties responsible for any such...
Throughout the United States, hundreds of thousands of employees perform workplace duties on a daily basis. Jobs vary greatly, and some are far more dangerous than others. Employers are typically obligated to purchase insurance meant to provide benefits to who are...
is an easily identifiable cost for most employers. Their payments of premiums stand out from many other costs that they have little control over. They can only reduce their electric bill or gas bill to a point. They could lay off and may save money, but they may not...
' benefits vary state to state. The amount of you could receive for any given injury or disability could range by as much as several hundred thousand dollars. The state of Wisconsin has tends higher than most states on the scale of maximum awarded for claims or loss,...
insurance is a big business. Many companies offer the insurance products that pay the claims. Many doctors and healthcare providers supply the medical side of the equation, with surgery, treatment, prescription drugs, therapy and rehabilitation. There are law firms...
June is National Safety Month, and if your business does not have a formal safety training program in place, this month is a great time to begin. Workplace accidents are rarely accidents, and with a comprehensive safety training program, you can help to create an...
