Category: Workers’ Comp
The federal government considers an employer to have conducted a mass layoff when it terminates employees who file at least 50 initial claims for unemployment insurance, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), qualifying businesses must provide at least 60 days’ notice to employees […]
Under Kentucky workers’ compensation law, if you get injured at work, you must report the injury to your supervisor or another designated person as soon as possible after the event. Delaying the report could negatively affect your ability to claim workers’ compensation benefits. Kentucky’s Rules for Reporting Workplace Injuries If you get hurt at work […]
Workers’ compensation is a state-administered no-fault insurance program designed to compensate employees who suffer disabling work-related injuries or illnesses arising out of their employment. Workers’ comp pays all of an eligible employee’s medical bills from a work-related injury plus wage-replacement benefits, typically amounting to two-thirds of their average weekly wages. The objective of Kentucky’s workers’ […]
It is important for employers in Kentucky to understand KY workers’ compensation law and to stay updated on changes. Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical care and monetary benefits when an employee cannot work due to a work-related injury or occupational disease. In exchange for providing benefits for employees, workers’ comp law shields businesses from liability […]
If you have been injured while traveling for work in Kentucky, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. You should contact a knowledgeable workers’ compensation lawyer to understand your rights. Workers’ compensation coverage provides medical care and monetary payments when an injured employee cannot work due to a work-related injury or occupational disease. In most […]
Any physical assault, harassment, act of intimidation, or other threatening behavior at a work site may constitute workplace violence under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s definition. Employers are legally obligated to implement and enforce workplace violence prevention programs and take reasonable steps to maintain a safe workplace. Many workers who assault a fellow employee […]
Kentucky requires most employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees. But the requirement ends there. If you work for a company as an independent contractor, the company typically does not have a workers’ compensation obligation to you. However, some businesses misclassify employees as 1099 workers to avoid paying them benefits. If you […]
Workers’ compensation adjuster giving you trouble? We covered this article to show you what to do. When you file for workers’ compensation benefits in Kentucky, your case file goes to a workers’ compensation claims adjuster employed by your employer’s insurance carrier. Their duties include determining the quality of individual claims and initiating and controlling the […]
Kentucky law strictly prohibits firing an employee because they have sought workers’ compensation benefits. However, many workers do not realize that an employer may legally eliminate an injured employee’s position while they are on workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation aims to support injured or ill employees until they return to work or provide disability benefits if […]
Do you have a job involving a lot of squatting, kneeling, or stooping? It’s important to take proper safety precautions to protect your knees and prevent workplace injuries. Wearing knee protection, such as knee pads, is important if you have a job that involves kneeling directly on hard surfaces. Preventing knee injuries is important. Employers […]