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Do Women Receive Less Workers’ Compensation Benefits in St. Louis?

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When women get injured at the workplace, they may not be getting the work comp benefits they deserve. A worker who gets injured at work may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. An injured worker generally cannot file a lawsuit against the employer and must depend entirely on workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical costs and lost wages. Workers’ … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019

New OSHA Rule Affects Alcohol and Drug Testing – St. Louis Injured at Work

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New OSHA reporting rules require employers to be cautious about how they use alcohol and drug testing. Employers often require workers to submit to an alcohol or drug testing after a workplace accident. However, new OSHA reporting rules require employers to be more cautious about this testing. Often, employers will have blanket policies in place requiring each worker … Read more

Updated: February 8, 2019