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Road construction workers operate in an environment filled with potential hazards, making their job one of the riskiest in the construction sector. They're constantly exposed to various dangers, from heavy machinery to the unpredictability of passing traffic. Road...
Turkey processing and other meatpacking jobs are relatively dangerous. The nature of the work creates numerous employment hazards. Workers can get hurt in sudden incidents. They can also develop job-acquired illnesses due to routine job functions or pathogen exposure....
The construction industry is notoriously hazardous, and it is well-known for high-risk work environments. There are many different injury risks that workers may face on construction sites. Safety regulations are put in place to help mitigate these risks. However,...
Health care workers deserve proper benefits if they are injured on the job. They have the same right to workers’ comp that employees can get in virtually any other industry. In fact, the health services industry is known to be one of the more dangerous industries in...
Some people work white-collar jobs that they can likely continue performing even after a serious injury. Others need to be able to move their bodies freely and frequently to fulfill their job responsibilities. Factory work can be some of the most demanding and...
As a diesel mechanic, you're undoubtedly aware of the inherent risks associated with your line of work. Being knowledgeable about these risks is not just about safety - it's crucial to understand how they may impact your rights under workers' compensation laws if an...
In Minnesota, only direct employees of a business or other employer may qualify for workers' compensation after a job-related injury. Workers the law classifies as "independent contractors" generally do not qualify. At a construction site or other workplace, it can be...
After being injured on the job, the last thing you want to hear is that you are not covered for workers' compensation benefits. Many workers in Minnesota find themselves in such situations, though, when their employers consider them to be independent contractors...
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