Although every Schenectady, New York, worker who gets hurt or falls ill while on the job hopes that the workers' compensation process will go smoothly for them, such is unfortunately not always the case. Whether there is a legitimate legal dispute or an employer or...
Suffering from a work injury is a serious event that can easily overwhelm you with feelings of stress, worry and helplessness. The pain you experience daily can take all your physical and mental effort to manage. Add to the equation numerous laws and policies and it...
Though it is every employer's duty to create a safe working environment for their employees, some workplaces are inherently more dangerous than others. Therefore, it may be more hazardous to work on construction sites than it is working in an office space. This is...
As mentioned previously on this blog, the federal regulations regarding Social Security Disability benefits have recently undergone changes. It may seem to many that as soon as they understood the process and had their papers in order, the process has changed and they...
The Social Security Administration administers the disability benefits to those individuals who have a medical condition that would prohibit them from working for more than a year or would result in death. One must prove their eligibility in the program and those...
More and more, first responders and others who are involved in workplace incidents that go above and beyond the general call of duty are pushing for the right to file workers' compensation claims for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The laws around PTSD...
The Social Security Administration administers two programs through which it provides financial benefits to disabled people who qualify for them. Although the two programs, Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, sound similar, in...
Is it time for the five-hour workday?Before you moan about the mere thought of shortening the workday being another sign of America's work force going soft, you should hear about Tower Paddle Boards in San Diego. The company saw impressive results after founder...
When a worker in Schenectady is injured on the job, suffers an issue due to repetitive stress, or has a condition that came about because of the type of work he or she was doing, there is the option of seeking workers' compensation benefits. Understanding this process...
When someone in New York is injured on the job, they might not be sure what legal heading they can receive compensation under. Having given up their right to sue their employer, they might not be sure what legal remedy they have. Workers' compensation systems exist...