Can a employee be fired,if they are on workers compensation?

The ADA( reasonable accommodation ) and the FMLA( unpaid leave of absence) may provide you with some protections. Unfortunately the FMLA may be...

Is this form legal? Do I have to sign it, giving them access to my entire health history, including that which is not pertinent?

The Doctor needs permission to release your records so that his bill will be paid. There are many Supreme Court certified workers compensation...

Should this be covered under workers compensation?

You may have either a workers compensation claim or a negligence claim. Make an appointment with a local expert asap.

Is it common for an attorney to enter into a case and not make contact? How long should someone wait to hear from attorney?

Workers Compensation cases are very slow to progress. Call the office and schedule a phone appointment or a face to face. Workers Compensation is a...

Should my out of pocket expenses be covered by my company under workman's comp.?

Unfortunately those types of expenses are not covered by workers compensation. I think the issue your employer has is that you hit someone as...

The status of independent contractor vs employee can be significant. Employees must have taxes with held and are covered under the clubs liability...

Does he still have right to receive his workmens comp. for those 7 weeks? which they will not respond back to him.

An authorized doctor must have written your son out of work for longer than 7 days in order to be eligible for workers compensation temporary...

Considering I was hurt on the job and am seeing workers comp doctors who have kept me out of work, am I entitled weekly comp

You are entitled to temporary disability if you are losing wages i.e. missing time from a new job. If you were not working you do not go back on temp.

You need to make an appointment with a specialist. If you work at your second job while collecting wc benefits it might be considered fraud. Most...

Do I still pay for my health insurance while on workers compensation?

If while you were working you paid a portion of your health insurance premium you would still be required to pay the same while you are out on...