Every job involves risk. Construction workers can fall from height, factory workers can get injuries from repeated tasks, and electricians run risks when working with live wires. Because no employer can guarantee a worker’s safety, the law gives the right to workers...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Month: February 2022
Three hidden job dangers that may place you at risk
Some job dangers are obvious, such as roofers working high from the ground or truck drivers sharing the road with careless motorists. Other dangers are more subtle, but nonetheless pose serious risks for workers who face them every day. Some of the hidden risks you...
Tips for getting organized before applying for SSDI benefits
Workers with a severe mental or physical illness or injury can be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI). However, to receive these benefits, you must apply for them. While the actual application for benefits can seem like a simple form to...
Does workers’ comp cover workplace violence?
With limited exceptions, all Michigan employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance to cover medical expenses and lost wages caused by workplace accidents. But according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules, workers’ comp also covers...