On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor fined Amazon’s Robbinsville fulfillment center $7,000, alleging that that location failed to log 26 instances of work-related injuries. Furthermore, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that the employees at the location were exposed to workplace ergonomic risks, which included repeated bending at
Are Uber Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors
In a case of technology running into reality, Uber, the company that allows people seeking a ride to connect with nearby Drivers, is facing a challenge by drivers seeking status as actual Employees of Uber. The issue is whether Uber drviers are employees or independent contractors. Uber treats all drivers utilizing its App like independent
Hurt at Work? Be Careful What You Post Online
If you have been injured at work and suffered a permanent injury, what you put on the internet can hurt your attempts to obtain medical treatment, out of work benefits, and even a settlement for your injuries. Insurance carriers are using the internet as an investigation tool to weed out potential fraud. If you are
Hearing Loss from Ongoing Exposure to Excessive Noise
Anyone who saw the Super Bowl last January witnessed the impact the crowd noise had on the players on the field. The ‘12th Man’, as the fans in Seattle are known, has become famous for the extreme noise levels. The problem is, exposure to this type of excessive noise can cause permanent hearing loss.
Totally Disabled as a Result of a Work Injury
One of the main reasons you work is to pay your monthly bills and hopefully one day retire with some financial security. An injury can derail these plans quickly and leave you with the type of uncertainty you worked so hard to avoid. If you can never go back to work again as a result of a work injury, it’s important to what benefits are available.
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Light Duty: Returning to Work With Restrictions
If you are injured on the job in New Jersey, chances are you will be sent back to work on some type of modified duty. This is one of the most common issues faced by my clients. If the authorized treating doctor for the workers’ compensation insurance carrier says you can return to work with restrictions, you need to contact your employer to see if they can accommodate the restrictions. If your employer says it will accommodate the restrictions, you must return to work or you can be fired.
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Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can Still Protect You After You’ve Clocked Out
When it comes to on the job injuries, the work day does not always end when you sign out for the day. In a recent decision, Burdette v. Harrah’s Atlantic City, the Appellate Division held that a Harrah’s Casino employee whose car was still on Harrah’s property was injured during the course of her employment.
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Can I Sign Away My Workers’ Compensation Rights?
If you have been injured at work, it is very difficult to give away your right to benefits. Employees will often be asked to sign away certain rights when leaving a company or in exchange for added benefits. Your right to Workers’ Compensation benefits is not one that you can give up in these situations. The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Statute states that only the Division of Workers’ Compensation, through its Judges, can close out a workers’ compensation claim. This means, even if you sign an agreement to drop a claim, it is unenforceable unless approved by a Judge of the Division of Workers’ Compensation.
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Report Work Injuries When They Happen
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: if you are hurt at work, report it! One of the biggest mistakes you can make if hurt at work is to try to ‘shake it off’.
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Recent NFL Settlement with NFLPA Highlights Long Term Injury Risks for Professional Athletes
If you are a professional athlete injured in the State of New Jersey, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
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