Employees who get injured on the job may be entitled to and receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical expenses and a part of the lost wages. Read on if you are wondering how your workers’ compensation may affect your tax return. Work Comp Benefits and Taxes Work...
Following Safety Regulations are Essential On Monday, September 28th, 2020, at 7:45 a.m., an explosion occurred at Amalgamated Sugar’s production complex in Nampa, Idaho, when five employees accessed a closed-down steam dryer during a repair procedure. The five employees, wearing the standard fire-protection gear required for...
It is easy to think that having a neck strain where you cannot turn your head to look while backing out of your parking space, just takes a little more effort than usual. Maybe turn your upper body to compensate for not being able to...
All employers in Arizona are obligated to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees. As Arizona is a “no-fault” state, this means that in most circumstances, when an employee is injured, the employer’s insurance company will accept and pay the claim. If the claim is...
Yes, Arizona’s workers’ compensation insurance does pay for knee injuries that occur on the job. While one might focus more on feet, ankles, and legs, your knees are a vital part of stabilizing your balance while walking, climbing stairs, and more. If you have a knee injury...
Arizona is still going through problems with re-opening certain businesses. But if you are one of those who will be going back to work, then you want to adequately prepare yourself to stay safe. Your first step is making sure you follow a good procedure for...
Workers’ compensation insurance and claims are serious business. For this post, we chose to look for funny or unusual stories published on the internet over this past decade. Some stories will be funny while other stories show fraud and greed. Surveillance cameras are becoming part...
Construction worksites are a dangerous place to be even when safety precautions are in place. When an accident occurs, that usually can be attributed to a lapse in safety equipment monitoring, improperly maintained machinery, carelessness on the job, and more. In 2018, 5,250 workers died...
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, you should file a workers’ compensation claim. The workers’ comp claim covers the cost of the treatment needed and provides financial help, especially if you’re unable to return to work for a long time. However,...
Working at a meat processing plant can be hazardous when you consider the numerous ways a worker can get injured. There are cutting tools used to separate meat from the bones, cutting up animal carcasses into smaller parts, processing machinery, and more. COVID-19 became a...
