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...
In Massachusetts, workers’ compensation benefits are an essential part of the safety net that helps those who have been injured on the job. It is also for those who become ill or suffer from a condition because of the work they do. The payments the worker receives...
Workers’ compensation benefits are crucial for Massachusetts workers who have an injury or illness they acquired on the job. The compensation you receive through workers’ compensation can help you pay your bills and stay financially stable while you recover. You may...
When you are injured or develop an illness at work, you should tell your employer as soon as possible and seek help for your injury or illness. You may already know that a workplace injury or illness could qualify you for workers’ compensation benefits. However, what...
It doesn't always feel this way when you're trying to get your benefits, but the Massachusetts workers' compensation system is designed to offer a convenient, streamlined process -- at least in comparison to filing a personal injury claim. When you file a personal...
The Massachusetts workers' compensation system is intended to give workers the benefits they need to pay for medical care after they are injured on the job. If their injuries are serious enough that they are unable to return to work for more than a short time, the...
Many companies are legally required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to employees that are injured at work. While this may seem straightforward, there are many situations where an employer or insurer may claim that an employee is not entitled to workers’...
Every year, summertime brings a large change in the job market as thousands of workers take seasonal jobs. These may include students who pick up jobs during breaks from schooling and service industry workers who cater to the summer resort crowd, as well as workers...