If you've had a past injury and it flares up again because of your job, proving that work made it worse can be tough. Understand though, that with the right steps, you can protect your health and your rights under Massachusetts law. It is important therefore, to learn...
Remote work is here to stay in some capacity. Employers find that it gives them greater reach in recruiting top talent, and workers enjoy the flexibility that remote work provides. While remote work allows you to carry out your duties from home just as if you were at...
It can feel like your feet have been swept out from under you when your workers’ compensation claim is denied. But while you might be wracked with feelings of hopelessness and despair after receiving your denial notification, you should breathe easy once you realize...
We all suffer from anxiety at one time or another. But for some, their anxiety is so severe that it prohibits them from living a normal life, including securing and maintaining meaningful work. This can leave them in a difficult position where they need to pay for...
Even if you feel like your job is safe, there can be dangers lurking around just about every corner. We don’t say that to generate fear, but rather to highlight the importance of workplace safety. While you might do everything you can to protect yourself at work, the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that ensures safe and healthy working conditions for American workers. Established in 1970 and signed by Richard Nixon, OSHA sets and enforces safety standards, provides training, and...
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are a common issue for many workers in Massachusetts and beyond. These injuries happen when you repeatedly perform the same motion, causing damage to your muscles, tendons or nerves. Imagine typing on a computer every day or lifting...
Please note on Sunday, January 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act. The new act eliminated the windfall elimination provisions in government pension offset which effects public retires who are also eligible for Social Security benefits. In...
Workers might be under the impression that they will realize immediately after they have suffered an injury at work. This is true for some accidents such as being in an auto accident while making a delivery, being hit by an object or suffering a fall. However, there...
Even the safest workers are at risk of being injured on the job. And when they are, it can be hard to secure needed medical treatment and offset wages that have been lost. As a result, an injured worker’s savings can be eaten away, leaving them in a difficult...