These days, consumers are relying on e-commerce more than ever, and this means that demands on you and other warehouse workers are increasing as a result. To keep up with consumer demand, one well-known warehouse employer has begun mandating that its employees work...
What do you know about independent medical examinations?
You sustained an injury while tending to your job duties, but, thankfully, your employer has workers' compensation. Before receiving compensation for lost wages and medical bills, you learn that you must undergo an independent medical examination. IME Care Center...
Does my employer have to carry workers’ compensation insurance?
Workers' compensation insurance is something your employer carries that provides you with benefits if you suffer an injury at work. The employer must pay for the insurance and the requirement to carry it is from state law. According to the Department of Workforce...
What is your plan for returning to work after your injury?
After a successful recovery period from a recent workplace accident, you feel ready to get back to work. For everyone's benefit, develop a sound return-to-work plan to better facilitate a smooth transition. Learn the elements of a proper return strategy after a work...
4 common electrocution hazards at Wisconsin workplaces
Modern technology makes performing many job duties easier than ever. If you regularly work with or near electrical currents, though, you must prioritize your personal safety. After all, an on-the-job electrocution may leave you with a variety of life-altering...
Important facts about worker’s compensation
When a worker suffers from an injury while on the job, some of the first questions relate to who is going to cover medical bills and income loss due to missed days of work. Fortunately, the state requires employers to carry worker’s compensation insurance, and these...
What are special circumstances payments?
When you suffer an injury at work, you have the right to apply for workers' compensation benefits, which will generally pay for your medical expenses and allow you to get payment for lost wages. According to the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin workers'...
Can I bring an attorney to a hearing?
If you suffer an injury while on the job that requires you to miss work while you recover from your injuries, you may apply for workers’ compensation benefits. Ideally, the insurer of your employer will process your claim and cover your medical payments without much...
What are workers’ compensation death benefits?
If you have a family member or friend who is involved in a workplace accident in Middleton, there may be some comfort that comes from knowing that workers’ compensation will help to cover some of the expenses that result from the incident. Yet what if your loved one...
What is short term and long term disability?
Your employer may have short term disability or long term disability as part of your fringe benefit package. Short term disability means that if you are unable to work because of a medical condition, you are entitled to a percentage of your income. Long term...