Workers' compensation is designed to support workers after an injury and bridge the financial gap between healing and getting back to work. Unfortunately, filing a workers' comp claim can be very confusing for victims, especially those who aren't working a full-time position. Employees Who Are…

Workers' compensation law and the Family and Medical Leave Act significantly restrict and frequently prohibit employers from discharging injured employees. However, there are still circumstances in which an employer may legally lay off or discharge an injured worker. For instance, if an employer was planning…

A car accident usually isn't the first thing that comes to mind as a reason to receive workers' compensation benefits. If driving is part of your job, however, you're at a higher risk of being seriously injured in a crash. It's essential to know your…

On July 24th, Governor Ned Lamont signed Executive Order No. 7JJJ, which creates a presumption that exposure to COVID-19 is work-related for workers on the front lines between March 10th and May 20th. It eliminates employees' need to go through a protracted appeals process through the state Workers'…

While Connecticut instituted a mandatory stay-at-home order to help stop the spread of COVID-19, essential businesses were to remain open, thus essential workers were required to work throughout the duration of this pandemic. As a result, many essential workers have contracted the coronavirus while on…

Workers’ compensation is awarded to individuals who are injured or who become ill while on the job, whereas social security disability benefits are awarded to those who have a disability or condition that prevents them from being able to perform their job duties. When you…

When we think about summer, it often conjures up nostalgic thoughts of eating ice cream by the shore or enjoying a hot dog at the ballpark. And while these types of seasonal businesses see an increase in revenue during the summer months, they also see…

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently signed into law a bill which expands workers’ compensation benefits for first responders who suffer from emotional and mental impairments that result from being on duty. A link to the bill can be found here. About The Bill The bill,…

June is National Safety Month—as originally established by the National Safety Council (NSC). Nationwide, thousands of organizations celebrate National Safety Month—using the observance to highlight leading causes of death or injury on the road, in our homes, and in the workplace. During the first week…