The ultimate decision on whether you are an "employee" or "1099 independent contractor" is not necessarily up to the employer based on how you are...

Very often you will need an attorney specializing in Worker’s Compensation due to the nature of WC. The attorneys do not charge retainers or...

I agree with the other lawyers. Your disability runs from the first day you missed time from work until the fifth day (so it would not matter if...

The answer is correct, Mass Law Ch 152 sec 29 does not allow you to get paid for the fist 5 days of time you miss from work UNLESS you are out for...

Thank you for selecting me to answer your question but I only handle work related injuries. Your question seems to be related to a possible...

Yes, you have protections under Chapter 152 (for work related injuries) and under the MCAD (for employment law/ ADA). These are separate rights. ...

She need to speak with a workers' compensation lawyer NOW. Lawyers for workers' compensation are contingent (free until they get a recovery ...)...

Your question is not that uncommon these days. There are many employee's receiving indemnity benefits with the same question. I do not have...

It is a work related injury. The worker's compensation laws provide for several types of benefits. Based on your facts the right to seek medical...

This is a difficult question to answer with the limited facts available. Based on these facts, yes, it will likely affect it. You do want to...