Workers' compensation benefits in Virginia can provide replacement for someone's lost wages through disability benefits and also medical coverage while an injured worker undergoes treatment. Some people fail to file a workers' compensation claim because they are...
The restaurant industry provides employment for thousands of people across Virginia. While serving customers day and night can be hard work, the majority of employees manage to do this without too much cause for concern. However, the restaurant industry can be...
Housekeepers in the hotel industry are at risk of contracting bloodborne pathogens. This can happen when they are cleaning rooms vacated by guests who are ill. Housekeepers need to be aware of the risks and take precautions to protect themselves from these...
Most Virginia workers are aware that their rights entitle them to financial support if they are hurt at work. But what happens if your injuries happened away from work? Well, that depends. According to the “Going and Coming Rule,” you may be eligible for compensation...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur when an external force impacts the head, damaging the brain. This type of injury can lead to serious physical, cognitive, and emotional problems. If you fell at work and hit your head, there is a good chance that you may have a...
Most employees in Virginia have the protection of workers' compensation insurance if they get hurt in an incident on the job or develop a work-acquired medical condition. Employers have to carry coverage for all of their staff members, including new hires and...
If you are employed as a custodian in a school, health care facility or elsewhere, you may not be overly concerned about contact with bloodborne pathogens. However, they can be a very real threat to your health. Custodians should be knowledgeable and prepared to...
Working in the hospitality industry as a maid or housekeeper requires lots of physical exertion for relatively low wages. Bending to strip and change the bed linens, lifting mattress corners and moving bulky furniture like armchairs and sofas with hide-a-beds back...
An unexpected workplace accident can put your livelihood at risk. You may no longer be able to work and earn your wages due to your injuries. Fortunately, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. In Virginia, claiming your workers' compensation benefits...
Working in a warehouse can be rewarding, but it isn’t always easy. These jobs often have workers spending countless hours moving crates, unloading trucks and spending most of their day behind a forklift. Many people who work in warehouses know to expect some kind of...
