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After a work injury, you may wonder how you’ll make ends meet, especially if you can’t return to your job. This often raises the question, Does workers’ comp count as income for unemployment benefits? You can apply for unemployment...
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Despite there being laws on the books for decades prohibiting it, sexual harassment in the workplace still happens. Even though North Carolina has a “zero-tolerance policy” for sexual harassment in the workplace, it is still quite common. Jokes, comments,...
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Workplace injuries or illness often result in lost wages, mounting medical bills, and anxiety for you and your family. In North Carolina, suffering an injury on the job may entitle you to benefits and a portion of your wages...
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Suffering a shoulder injury at work can be debilitating and devastating. It may keep you out of work and render you incapable of performing daily tasks. Whether you were involved in a workplace accident, sustained an acute shoulder injury,...
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Key Takeaways Rotator cuff injuries typically restrict lifting, pushing, pulling, and overhead activities, directly limiting the type of work you can legally be required to perform. Employers must honor physician-imposed work restrictions under NC workers’ compensation law, and ignoring...
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Employees are right to expect to work in a safe and healthy environment. In fact, employers have a responsibility to provide their employees with a safe workplace. Unfortunately, many people work in environments that expose them to harmful substances...
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Key Takeaways Back injury settlements in North Carolina typically range from $40,000 to $80,000, but severe injuries requiring spinal fusion surgery can settle for significantly more. Your permanent partial disability (PPD) rating directly determines your payout, since North Carolina...
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Injuries at the workplace can happen all too often due to a multitude of hazards. Employees needing to file for workers’ compensation for their injuries include retail workers, construction workers, and others. If you are researching what not to...
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In North Carolina workers’ compensation cases, the difference between aggravation vs. exacerbation can mean the difference between a successful claim and a denied one. Aggravation involves a new or permanent worsening of a pre-existing condition due to a work-related...
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Workers’ compensation for truck drivers is a state-mandated insurance benefit that covers medical expenses and lost wages when a driver is injured on the job. In North Carolina, most trucking companies must provide this coverage regardless of how many...
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