Large retailers don't necessarily offer the best pay, but they do provide consistent employment for those who reliably show up to do their jobs. Plenty of people start or end their careers at businesses like Walmart where they can perform lower-demand job tasks and...
Forklifts are crucial pieces of equipment in some industries. Anyone who operates a forklift should have the proper training to increase the likelihood of doing so safely. Around 1 million forklifts are in operation in this country, and there are around 1.5 million...
Whenever workplace fatalities experience an increase, it’s a cause for concern. However, a recent report from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving more pause than usual – largely because the numbers paint a grim picture. According to...
Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to employees who’ve been injured or developed an illness on the job. Workers’ compensation may provide employees with wage loss benefits, medical care, legal fees and death benefits. Many employees have applied for...
Working in a hospital can bring with it some very serious risks. Nurses and other medical professionals need to be aware of the different ways that they can get injured on the job and the steps they should take if this happens. People often think of physical jobs like...
The average person would probably agree with the statement that retail work is relatively safe. Retail workers don't get exposed to dangerous chemicals like those working in industrial facilities, nor do they need to work in dangerous environments, like construction...
Any time you’re hurt on the job, you deserve an opportunity to seek compensation from your employer. You deserve to get the care you need to get on the path to recovery, and you deserve to be treated fairly. In Pennsylvania, you should know that you will have to be...
There are many employment laws that protect workers from misconduct by employers and from dangerous employment circumstances. Every employer in Pennsylvania typically needs to comply with worker safety laws to protect their staff and to carry workers' compensation...
Workers' compensation is designed to help cover your medical costs, your lost wages other costs that might stem from an injury on the job. It's just a way for workers to know that they're protected if they have certain risks at work. They're not going to have to pay...
Work accidents vary in both the types of injuries suffered and the severity of the underlying condition. Unfortunately, many injuries go unreported as workers either believe the accident was their fault or they will suffer retaliation for filing a claim. It is crucial...