A recent report on the prevalence of “mega claims” in the workers’ compensation system revealed that, nationwide, such claims are at a 12-year high. A mega claim is one that reaches a minimum threshold of $3 million, $5 million or $10 million, depending on the...
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Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Fighting For
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Month: September 2020
Study: Firefighters can be exposed to cancer-causing PAHs
Previous research has shown that firefighters face an increased risk of cancer and other health problems, but it hasn’t been clear what they are being exposed to. Now, a study led by Oregon State University has found that on-duty firefighters experience higher...