Health Insurance & Health and Safety in the Workplace

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.

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.

Learn whether you might be entitled to workers’ comp benefits if you contracted COVID-19 because of your job.

Working from home has become the new normal for millions of people. But what happens if you’re injured while working from home?

Frequently asked questions about workers' compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses.

If you were hurt or became ill as a result of your work, you could be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

An overview of the different benefits you may receive through workers’ comp for a work-related injury or illness.

Smoking used to be as accepted in the workplace as drinking coffee, but not any more.

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.

If you have employer-provided health insurance and you're fired or laid off, you'll probably want to know whether and how long you'll be able to keep your coverage.

In addition to the federal COBRA law, state laws also give employees the right to continue health insurance after a job ends.

Can my employer require me to take part in a workplace health screening?