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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...
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...
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...
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 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...
If you cannot work, you cannot earn a paycheck, and you may not have the benefits you need to cover your health care. Under these circumstances, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a lifeline. To determine whether you are eligible for SSDI, you should...
Being pregnant is stressful enough without having to choose between your health and your job. If you are pregnant, you should know your rights regarding your health and safety on the job. For instance, if you require accommodation, you should know whether your...
Employers have a duty to respond to sexual harassment claims appropriately. They should outline these procedures in employment policies or handbooks. Unfortunately, too many employers do not have these in place or comply with them. Instead, they take one of the...
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...
Recently announced vaccine mandates have received mixed responses from Michiganders. Some welcome the news, especially those eager to return to a life more reflective of pre-pandemic living. The announcement angered others who feel their jobs should not hinge on their...