Employee Benefits & Health and Safety in the Workplace
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) guarantees employees the right to a workplace free of safety and health hazards. But OSHA isn't the only law that deals with workplace safety. For example, if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. You may be legally entitled to a smoke-free workplace. And, you may qualify for health and disability benefits, such as health insurance, long-term disability insurance, or SSDI.
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Can My Employer Ask Me to Sign a COVID-19 Waiver?
With businesses finally reopening their doors and coronavirus cases leveling off in some of parts of the country, there’s hope that some semblance of normalcy will return to the American workforce. But restarting the economy also brings new challenges.
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Can Healthcare Professionals Get Compensated for Contracting COVID-19 At Work?
Learn about workers’ compensation benefits, lawsuits, and other legal options for healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19 due to lack of PPE.
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Can I Sue My Employer for Not Protecting Me From Coronavirus?
Learn about the obstacles—and potential ways around them—if you got COVID-19 because your employer didn’t take reasonable safety precautions to protect you from exposure to the coronavirus.
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Can My Employer Require Me to Get a COVID-19 Vaccination?
While there are exceptions to an employer’s ability to require employee vaccinations, these exemptions require more than a belief that vaccines may be harmful.
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Can My Employer Require Me to Take a COVID-19 Test?
A number of safeguards can help employers detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, from plexiglass barriers and masks to temperature checks and social distancing.
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Can I Get Workers' Compensation Benefits for Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Learn whether you might be entitled to workers’ comp benefits if you contracted COVID-19 because of your job.
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What If I'm Injured While Working From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The coronavirus outbreak has raised many novel questions. Fortunately for telecommuters, workers' compensation coverage isn't one of them.
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Workers' Comp: Can I Get Wage-Loss Benefits While in Quarantine for Coronavirus Exposure?
Depending on your state, you might may qualify for workers’ comp temporary disability benefits while under quarantine after on-the-job exposure to COVID-19, especially if you're a healthcare worker or first responder.
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Workers' Compensation Benefits FAQ
Frequently asked questions about workers' compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses.
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Are You Eligible for Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Injured on the job? Learn who is—and isn't—covered under workers' comp.
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Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits
An overview of the different benefits you may receive through workers’ comp for a work-related injury or illness.
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Smoking used to be as accepted in the workplace as drinking coffee, but not any more.
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Dealing With Workplace Health and Safety Issues
Your OSHA rights if workplace conditions pose a health or safety hazard.
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Is My Employer Required to Provide Health Care Coverage?
With the high cost of medical care in the United States, it’s no surprise that health insurance is one of the most highly sought-after benefits by employees. Many employers use benefit packages—including health, vision, and dental coverage—to attract and retain employees.
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COBRA: Continuing Health Insurance After a Job Loss
If you lose your job, you may have the right to continue your health insurance coverage for 18 months—but you'll have to pay the full premium.
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State Laws on Insurance Continuation
In addition to the federal COBRA law, state laws also give employees the right to continue health insurance after a job ends.
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Do I have to complete a health screening for my employer's workplace wellness program?
Can they require me to participate?
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