Your Workers’ Comp And Injury Advocates
A work injury may leave you managing not just pain and lost wages, but also two benefit systems at once. Workers’ compensation replaces part of your income after a job-related injury or illness. Meanwhile, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits when...
A workplace injury can affect more than your health. You may worry about medical costs, missed paychecks and your ability to return to work. Knowing what to do after an injury can help you protect your rights and get the benefits you may need. Report your injury...
You may not realize how much your job affects your mental health until the stress follows you home every day. Constant exposure to violence, threats, harassment or dangerous situations at work can leave you anxious, exhausted and afraid to return to your job. Many...
You wake up already tired, and the workday already feels like too much.Your focus slips, and even simple tasks begin to take more effort than they used to. Many people call this burnout. That feeling is real, but legally, feeling burned out and having a valid claim...
In Massachusetts, employers are legally obligated to provide workers’ compensation (WC) insurance for their employees. These benefits are available for any employee who has gotten sick or injured in their workplace. To help provide you with a quick guideline into the...
Teachers in Salem face special challenges, including psychological injuries. These invisible injuries affect both their professional and personal lives. While Massachusetts workers' compensation covers teachers, getting a claim approved is harder than for physical...
Seasonal jobs are common in Massachusetts, especially in industries like retail, hospitality, and construction. Many people rely on this work for extra income, but questions often arise about benefits. If you take on a seasonal role and get hurt, you may wonder if...
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...
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...