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Workers Compensation

Employment often results in injuries due to hazardous conditions or accidents. Workers Compensation is mandated by laws and specific rules apply to the collection and award to provide payments to the employee.

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Can an employer say they can't offer you light duty for an injury that happened at home because your position at work isn't considered light work?

Probably. If you don't like it, you can take it up with the department of labor, but generally speaking if you were injured off the job your employer is not obligated to pay you to do a job you can no longer do, or to displace another worker so that you can do "light work."

What reasons is it both legal and appropriate for employers to fire someone?

This depends upon what conditions existed, prior to the firing of an individual. There are certain laws enacted that protect an individual(s). It also depends on what typeof employment contract you (or the person affected) accepted as terms of employment. There are employment contracts out there that can employ and fire at will with no cause. Each situation is different, and since you question is too generalized, this is the basic information I can supply for the time being.

Is there a way you can do a part time job and stay within the MS Guidelines of Social Security Disability?

If you make less than about $1000 per month. The amount increases every year. You can cause SSDI to check you out to see if you no longer needs SSDI.

Can sole prop with no employees be exempted in NY This is an electrical contractor subbing from builder?

Yes, a sole proprietor can be exempt from mandatory WC coverage in New York State.

c. A sole proprietor or partner, who has previously elected coverage or has no other persons requiring coverage, may elect to be excluded from coverage.

Will workers comp cover the shingles?

Unless this was somehow work-related, no. I believe stress can aggravate this condition, so there might be some benefit available.

What happens to workmen's comp if the employee is discharged from his job?

In the state of Indiana, you still will receive workmans compensation after being terminated from your job. You will receive workmans compensation until the doctor releases you.

If you were terminated for not being able do your job after a work accident can you collect unemployment even though you got a workmens comp settlement?

In New York you can not collect both at the same time. If you can prove, which would be hard without physical evidence, that you were fired due to the injury you can sue the employer. But if you are collecting comp you can file a claim for unemployment but I would wait until the comp is up.

The headright system which made some people very wealthy consisted of?

giving the right to acquire fifty acres of land to the person paying the passage of a laborer to america

How does workmens comp pay for injury and hospital bills for a car accident?

It doesn't, unless the accident occurred while the person was driving a company owned vehicle and actually working on the job at the time of the accident.

Who is responsible when someone who works for you in your house gets hurt in your house?

It just depends on the nature of the employment.

If the worker is a tradesman who offered to do a repair job on your home, then they are self employed and are responsible for providing their own insurance for the hazards they and their workers may face while on the job. Never hire a contractor who can't provide you proof that he is properly insured for the work to be performed.

If the worker is a w-2 wage earner then you are responsible for providing Workman's compensation or some equivalent liability coverage for mishaps or accidental injury while on the job.

Can you get terminated from your job while collecting workmen's compensation?

Yes, it will go on your permanent record and future companies will not hire you because of it. You still will be able to get a job, but not nowhere as good of one as you would like. Make sure you sue for enough money to set yourself up for a while.

Does workman's comp pay for a wheelchair and all other needs for daily living?

Workman's comp does pay for a wheelchair and other needs for daily living. A person is entitled to unlimited medical treatment for work injury.

What is vocational rehabilitation?

My fiancé's case worker from workman's Comp. just informed him that she is going to start looking into vocational rehabilitation for him. We were both unsure what it was and what it means?

What are some disadvantages as a salaried employee?

Stability in your personal cash flow and peace of mind. However, there is sometimes less financial upside when you draw salary.

What is benefit election system?

BES is a system typically controlled by Human Resources that an employee uses to access, or change their benefits like health insurance, 401k, dental, and others

Can a worker opt out of workers compensation insurance?

Workers' Compensation varies from state to state, so you really need to check what your local state law allows.

However, as a general rule, if you are injured on the job and DO NOT file for Workers' Compensation benefits, the "exclusive remedy" rule that bars your bringing a private tort claim does not apply.

Employers are keen to have employees report ANY workplace incident right away. This does help documents when and where such accidents happen, but it also ends an important legal right the employee might have available to them.

There is no duty to disclose what legal rights a worker is surrendering when they are filing a claim for Workers' Compensation benefits. In incidents where serious injuries are sustained, a worker could easily lose valuable legal rights by applying for Workers' Compensation benefits before consulting legal counsel.