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When employees suffer injuries at work and are unable to do their jobs because of it, they may be eligible for lost wage benefits through workers' compensation. These benefits help to replace a portion of the wages that employees would have earned if they were able to...
Workers' compensation is a benefit that provides financial support and medical assistance to employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses. However, one common concern among employees is whether their employer can terminate their employment after filing a...
An accident at work can happen when you least expect it. Depending on the situation, you could sustain serious injuries that make it difficult to get back to work and perform the functions of everyday life. When you get hurt on the job, you can become eligible for...
Workers' compensation exists to compensate employees injured by accidents at work and those who suffer occupational disease. For an injury to qualify for a workers' compensation claim in North Carolina, the injury must have occurred within the scope of employment....
Everyone experiences stress on the job sometimes. However, sometimes circumstances in the workplace can lead to debilitating anxiety disorders. Workers in North Carolina may have a right to receive compensation for these difficulties depending on their situations. Do...
If you have experienced a serious job-related injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy may help cover medical expenses and a portion of your lost earnings. In North Carolina, the law requires that most companies provide this type of insurance...
Whether you work in an agricultural operation, factory, office or virtually anywhere else in North Carolina, you may occasionally or frequently encounter toxic chemicals. While many chemicals come with precise usage and safety instructions, you may not always be able...
Most workplace injuries are clear cut, at-work accidents, but if an accident happens to a person working from home, many may worry if they have coverage through workers' compensation. While this is an understandable concern, workers' compensation will cover most...
As in other states, North Carolina requires that most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance to ensure that employees receive financial assistance in case of a job-related accident, injury or illness. However, sudden injuries are only part of the picture....
Many workers in several at-risk occupations face the possibility of injury on nearly every shift. From slips, trips and falls to crush injuries and being struck by falling debris, workplace injuries are commonplace. Unfortunately, many accidents and injuries go...
