The gig economy is growing, and many gig workers sustain themselves solely from one or more of these types of jobs. “Gig work” is loosely defined as on-demand jobs such as delivery, service jobs, and transportation among others. Popular hiring platforms include Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Postmates, and TaskRabbit. Whether or not a worker receives workers’… Read More »
It can be very distressing to receive a correspondence explaining that your workers’ compensation claim has been denied. Although there are legitimate reasons why insurance providers initiate denials, they can and will wrongly deny claims. Wading through what happened can be complicated and time-consuming, and exceptionally challenging for people who are dealing with serious workplace… Read More »
Americans love to order online, and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has only increased the amount of goods being delivered to people’s homes. Many high-risk groups such as the elderly and those who are immunocompromised have chosen to have everything from groceries to household goods delivered rather than risk shopping in public. Even before the pandemic,… Read More »
Airport workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Unsafe working conditions, such as hazardous exposure and lack of training, put airport workers at risk of injury, various health conditions, or death. The COVID-19 global pandemic has placed them at even greater risk and depending on the type of work being performed,… Read More »
Correctional officers perform a dangerous, yet essential, job. Inside correctional facilities, they supervise the activities of inmates to make sure rules are obeyed, check for contraband, enforce security to prevent escape, provide rehabilitation and counseling, and oversee sanitary standards in jails and prisons. Outside of these facilities, they are responsible for escorting inmates to and… Read More »
Winter brings unique challenges for those who take temporary jobs in various industries. Many of these jobs expose seasonal employees to harsh weather and extreme temperatures. There are systems in place to protect the rights of all types of workers, whether they have been with a company for a few years or just a few… Read More »
December 6 is National Miners Day. Congress declared this a national holiday in 2009 to recognize how miners contribute to the U.S. economy and quality of life. Mined materials are in hundreds of products the world uses every day, from roads and home goods to cars and computers. Among the mineral and metal products the… Read More »
A new law allows essential employees to gain easier access to workers’ compensation benefits for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Under Senate Bill 2380, there is now a rebuttable presumption that essential employees who contract COVID-19 did so at work. This legislation is retroactive to March 9, 2020 and covers all New Jersey employees who are considered… Read More »
The construction industry is a critical building block of American infrastructure and an important collaborator with other industries. However, it is also a notoriously dangerous industry, and it is up to employers to prioritize safety and prevent injuries. Construction work is a vital part of maintaining our transportation, housing, manufacturing, business, and even health care… Read More »
A profession with the greatest risk of falls at work from dangerous heights are roof contractors installing gutters. Like roofers and contractors who use high ladders at work, roof contractors who install and service gutters work under dangerous conditions that subject them to the dangers of falling from heights, resulting in severe work injuries, also… Read More »
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