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Last week in this blog, we explained that if you are injured while commuting to work, generally speaking, you are not covered under workers’ comp due to the “coming-and-going” rule—unless an exception applies. What are the exceptions? First, a quick recap in case you...
Sometimes in life, you don’t know whether you’re coming or going. When it comes to driving to and from your place of work, you may have wondered at some point if your driving time constitutes “work time” under the rules of the Workers’ Compensation system. If you are...
I bet you think that the only reason to keep track of your work history is to update your resume and apply for a new job, right? Sure, that’s important, but there are other times you will need to provide this information in detail. When you file an application for...
Most of us think that tomorrow will be just like today. We will get up, go to work, get a paycheck, pay our bills, and maybe have some money left over for a vacation, possibly to someplace warm and sunny. But things happen that can change your tomorrow into a day when...
Sandy worked for many years as a caregiver to special needs children and adults. One day while taking care of one of the children, she injured her back. Sandy immediately filed for worker’s compensation. Her claim was allowed by the BWC and she had back surgery. Sandy...
As we discussed in prior blog posts, the resolution to a Social Security Disability claim can take years. Well, guess what? The road to Medicare eligibility can also prove to be a long one. Medicare entitlement is considered to be an added benefit to the monthly...
James enjoys being out on the road. As an owner/operator, he gets to determine his own routes for his deliveries. He gets to pick and choose the trips he wants to take. He also owns the truck he uses for his deliveries and controls all the details of its maintenance....
You’ve probably been to the deli counter at your local supermarket many times to get your favorite lunch meats and cheeses. You know the drill: You pull a paper ticket from the red dispenser and wait for your number to be called. Then you look up to the electronic...
Sorry, but yes, you are hurting yourself in many ways by not reporting all of your wages—regardless of whether your employer does it or not. For starters, it is illegal. You may be prosecuted for failing to pay taxes on your income. You are also more protected by...
Same as teacher: whether there is an intent to work during the period of layoff or whether they are willing to accept the layoff and not get paid, and rely on unemployment at this time. Also, it may affect the rate that they are paid because the question would be...