When an employee is hired, they make an unspoken agreement not to sue their employer for work-related injuries and, in turn, the employer agrees to provide workers’ compensation benefits regardless of fault. But does that same agreement apply when an employee takes a break? The highest court in …
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Inadequate training negatively impacts employees and employers alike, leading to costly injuries, low morale, and high turnover rates. Proper training is essential to ensure a safe and productive work environment, reducing the likelihood of workplace accidents.
However, when accidents do occur, it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney on your side.
Gerber & Holder Law Scholarship Winner: Should PTSD-Only Claims Be Allowed Under Workers’ Comp?
Recently, the team at Gerber & Holder Law researched which U.S. states currently allow some form of compensation for work-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We published our findings in a comprehensive report where we took a look at each state’s workers’ compensation laws when it …
Why Don’t Workers Receive Help After Filing Complaints About Unsafe Work Conditions?
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many in fear for their health and safety, especially for those battling this virus on the frontlines. Thousands of healthcare workers have filed complaints about the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) in their workplace—such as masks and gloves—to help shield …
California Court Grants Extension to Uber and Lyft Over Independent Contractor Ruling
The California Court of Appeals recently gave Uber and Lyft more time to comply with a new law that would have made drivers employees and not independent contractors. This would have had a major effect on the drivers’ rights under the state’s workers’ compensation laws by enabling Uber and Lyft …
Pennsylvania Theme Park Worker Attacked on Sesame Street
Tensions seem to be running high during the summer heat as the economy slowly re-opens and people are attending entertainment venues. Many of us have read about Disney World reopening, and other theme parks have begun to reopen as well—including Sesame Place, a children's theme park and water park …
Connecticut Governor Orders Workers’ Comp for Employees With COVID-19
On July 24, 2020, the governor of Connecticut issued Executive Order No. 7JJJ regarding COVID-19 and workers’ compensation. In this executive order, the governor determined that any individual who contracted COVID-19 in the state of Connecticut from March 10, 2020 to May 20, 2020 while working could …