Workers Compensation Rate Change Effective July 1, 2011

Beginning July 1, 2011, the maximum workers’ compensation payable will be $755.00 per week and the minimum compensation will be $208.00 per week.  This change is based on the Director of Industrial Relations determining that the State’s average weekly wage for the calendar year

There are many reasons employees miss work but not all accidents and injuries are equal.  Some accidents or injuries allow a worker to return to work or light duty almost immediately while others may require extensive time away from work.  A great deal is

The Bureau of Labor Statistic reports there were 5,702 fatalities in 2005 resulting from work related accidents, injuries, and illness.  Death benefits are a standard part of the workers compensation benefit program but an accident or injury resulting in a fatality may bring about

As of 2003, OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the number one complaint of on the job injuries was back pain.  Over one million workers each year suffer from some type of back injury and 1 out of every 5 accidents reported

There are a wide variety of issues facing the construction industry but one of the most serious is how to deal with health, safety, and workers compensation, effectively.  The costs associated with workers compensation insurance can be a very significant expense to contractors who

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disabled person as: Having a limiting impairment that is substantial Having a record of limiting impairment that is substantial Having a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life function, and is substantial If you

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that guarantees employees time off during certain, specifically defined situations.  The act works hand and hand with state workers compensation laws.  This law only applies to employers with 50 or more employees.  Generally

There are a variety of potential dangers and hazards looming everywhere around a construction site.  Slips and falls rank among the most common, with back injuries, broken bones, and being hitting with falling debris following closely as well.  Unfortunately, there is a very long

If you are a company who employs 20 or more people, you are subject to a law called the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA).  This program requires employers to offer employees who would otherwise lose their health plan coverage the option

If you have spent much time watching day-time television or worse…late night television, then chances are you have seen more than your share of legal commercial surrounding Black Lung lawsuits and claims. The problem became so widespread and severe that the Federal government stepped