Workers' compensation is an insurance program that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to workers that are injured during the course of their employment.In North Carolina, these benefits provide financial help to workers that need to miss work or require...
Year: 2016
Staying safe in excavation sites
North Carolina construction workers whose jobs require them to work in a trench or an excavation site could face a variety of hazards. A lack of oxygen could lead to asphyxiation while inhaling toxic fumes could lead to illness. Without proper protection, workers may...
Injuries related to overexertion in North Carolina
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are cited by the Bureau of Labor statistics to be the cause of over 30 of work-related injuries and illnesses in 2014. That translates to an incidence rate of 33.8 cases per 10,000 full-time workers, which is down from 35.8 the year...
Mining fatalities continue to decrease
While many professions can be risky for North Carolina workers, mining is viewed as one of the most hazardous industries throughout the nation. Safety standards are developed and monitored by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency that was first...
How employers try to control workers’ compensation costs
When a worker is injured on the job, their employer is usually concerned with how long it will take their employee to return to work. The loss of an employee and the management of a workers' compensation claim can be significant expenses for an employer. Although an...
Can you be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
If you are injured on the job, you may be afraid to file a workers' compensation claim to recover benefits for the injury, fearing that you will lose your job. Although this is understandable, it an unacceptable excuse to not exercise your right to workers'...