With summer here, the number of landscaping jobs is as high as ever in Michigan. With that in mind, it is crucial to remember that landscaping work can be physically demanding and dangerous. Summertime risks to landscapers, other outdoor workers If you work outside as...
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Workers’ Compensation
Is your employer prepared for severe weather?
Severe weather affects workers across Michigan. Whether you work outside in road construction or inside a factory, your employer should have precautions and plans in place in the event of a severe storm or tornado. Unfortunately, not every employer does. Precautions...
4 misconceptions regarding workers’ compensation benefits
Through the friend of a friend of your coworker, you learn that your work-related injury caused by a mistake you made automatically disqualifies you from receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is just one of many...
Tips for preventing common accidents in hospitality occupations
Working in hospitality means making an experience as enjoyable for customers as possible. This duty is by no means easy - and sometimes, it can be dangerous. Hospitality industry accidents can happen, and they can lead to painful injuries and devastating illnesses....
Which injuries are ineligible for worker’s compensation benefits?
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...
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...
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...
The emotional impact of severe work-related injuries
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that 20,000 people are hurt at work every year in this state. If you or someone you love is part of this statistic, you could be struggling to overcome myriad issues caused by a work-related accident. One...
What options do I have if my workers’ comp claim was denied?
After a work accident, getting workers' compensation can be crucial for an injured party and their family. This money provides critical support that helps people get medical care and cover a portion of lost wages a person experiences because of their injury or...
Winter is coming: Tips to prevent cold weather accidents on the job
Michigan winters can be treacherous, particularly for people who must work outside or battle the elements on a regular basis. With winter just around the corner, now is the perfect time for employers and workers to ensure they know how to prevent work-related...