It is common knowledge that losing a job can have significant financial ramifications. However, when a worker loses his or her job due to retaliation, the experience can be emotionally and psychologically traumatic. There are laws at the state and federal levels that...
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How to file a workers’ compensation claim
These days, the cost of living is on the rise, so the majority of Iowa residents earn their living from full-time jobs. Unfortunately, thousands of workers across the United States are injured while performing the duties of their jobs. When such injuries happen,...
Types of Workers’ compensation benefits
For many workers in the state of Iowa, employment is not only about the salary, but also about the many benefits that come with having a full-time job. Workers’ compensation may be the most important of these benefits. When an employee suffers an illness or injury...
Is your Iowa job a high risk for a workplace injury?
Some jobs are undoubtedly more dangerous than others. Perhaps, you're currently working in the career of your dreams. Maybe you're one of those people who have known what you want to do with your life since you were quite young. Did you play with trains a lot as a...
Yes, workers’ compensation could cover a severe sunburn
You might have laughed if someone told you that they wanted to file for workers' compensation for a severe sunburn in the past, but now that you've been in the same situation and unable to work, you know how serious one can be.While sunburns are generally temporary,...
You may be able to obtain SSD benefits for a spinal cord injury
Suffering from a spinal cord injury can change the life of an Iowa resident temporarily or forever. Of course, the definition of temporary could mean at least a year, if not longer. If he or she cannot work during that time, the individual's financial situation could...
Always report work-related injuries — even seemingly minor ones
Iowa residents would probably not think twice about reporting a major on-the-job accident. However, they might not even think about reporting minor ones, which could end up being a mistake. It is always better to report work-related injuries even if they seem like no...
Falls shoud be easy workplace injuries to prevent
Falls continue to be one of the biggest dangers to those who make a living in construction continues. The problem is that workplace injuries due to falls are largely preventable. With the proper safety measures in place, fewer construction workers here in Iowa...
Fire fighters can take steps to limit occupational diseases
Fire fighters do not have the option of picking and choosing the calls they respond to, whether here in Iowa or elsewhere. When they receive a call, they go and heroically put their lives in jeopardy to save others. They can see many of the risks they face but not all...
Forklift operations 101: Avoiding injuries
Whether you work in construction, retail or a warehouse, chances are good that your duties may include operating a forklift. Even if that is not within your job description, you probably work around those who do operate these smaller versions of heavy machinery.But...
