Workers' Compensation Benefits FAQ

Frequently asked questions about workers' compensation.

Are You Eligible for Workers' Compensation Benefits?

Injured on the job? Find out if you qualify for workers' comp.

Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits

Workers' comp benefits can include medical care, rehabilitation expenses, and disability coverage to compensate you for lost wages.

Workplace Violence: Understand and Avoid It

Workplace violence and disgruntled employees -- all of us have heard the horror stories: a former worker with a grudge, an employee's ex-lover, or an enr

Workplace Smoking Laws in Your State

Select your state to learn about your state's laws. Alabama

Employee Rights Under OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Act)

The main federal law covering threats to workplace safety is the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). OSHA created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (also called OSHA) to enforce workplace safety. And it created the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to

COBRA: Continuing Health Insurance After a Job Loss

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, known as COBRA, is a federal law that allows employees to continue their employer-provided health insurance after they are laid off or fired, or they otherwise become ineligible for benefits (for example, because they quit or their hours are reduced

State Laws on Insurance Continuation

If you lose your job, you may be worried about the health insurance coverage you receive through your employer. A federal law, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), gives eligible employees the right to continue their health insurance if they would otherwise lose that opportunity