Category: Workers’ Comp
Sometimes, a worker’s job-related medical condition worsens after they’ve already resolved their workers’ compensation claim. In these circumstances, the worker can request to reopen their claim and seek additional benefits to cover their newly worsened condition. To do so, they will need to file a motion to reopen with the Department of Workers’ Claims and […]
Workers’ compensation in Kentucky helps employees who’ve been injured on the job or developed an occupational disease. It provides a range of benefits, including temporary total disability (TTD) and permanent partial disability (PPD) payments. TTD provides compensation during a worker’s recovery, while PPD compensates workers for a permanent loss of earning ability. TTD vs. […]
Yes, you may still be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits even if you have a pre-existing condition. For example, a prior back injury or arthritis that you have managed for years does not automatically disqualify you from workers’ compensation benefits in Kentucky, but it could complicate the claims process. Insurance carriers often point to pre-existing […]
The assembly line may have revolutionized the auto industry more than a century ago, but even today, auto work continues to be dangerous for employees. According to numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry are nearly twice as high as those in other private-sector […]
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 […]