The coronavirus (Covid-19) has changed everyone’s lifestyle on a global basis since the beginning of March 2020. Changes, including restrictions on social gatherings and “quarantine in place” orders, are now occurring daily and everyone must adjust to meet these government regulations. As of March 30th, 2020,...
Injuries from animals, insects, and snakes are possible when you work a job in the outdoors. It is always important to remain observant of what is around you as well as hidden by logs and branches lying on the ground. Loggers and forestry workers may...
Safe to Work Act: S.4317 – 116th Congress While employers want to get their businesses rolling again and have their employees back on the job, COVID-19 still presents some risks for the general population. Employers can follow every regulation and recommendation on how to keep employees,...
When a worker is injured on the job or succumbs to a job-related illness, the worker must stay home and spend time recovering from the illness or injury. During this time, problems can occur, especially with those who live alone and are in an environment...
When an employer is paying the bills for your medical care for a job-related injury, there is information that you must provide to that employer when requested. However, it can only be information that is related to the current situation and not information from previous...
A Recent Rise in Workplace Shootings All employers across the United States must consider how to make their business a safe place to work in. But are there enough precautions taken to mitigate the recent occurrences of workplace shootings, particularly when leading to fatalities? On May 226,...
When Your Work-Related Injury Ends Your Current Job Permanently When you have an accident on the job and permanent physical injuries stop you from ever performing that same job again, you could work remotely from home for the same employer in another capacity. Much of what...
The Big Conundrum About Wearing Masks As COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and death reduce and people receive their vaccinations, employers can ramp up to full employee status. On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that those who have been fully vaccinated...
Foot and ankle injuries covered in an Arizona work-related accident are covered by Arizona Revised Statutes Title 23. Labor § 23-1044(b)(14)(22). Foot injuries, including the loss of part or all the foot, is a scheduled injured. If the ankle is injured at the same time,...
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Remote Workers Remote worker eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits operates the same as workers’ compensation eligibility for on-site workers in Arizona. The pandemic has taught employers that many positions can be worked from homes, such as accounting, marketing, sales, and other computer-based...
