Hurt at a company party, team outing, or work event in St. Louis? Learn when Missouri workers’ comp covers injuries at employer-sponsored events. Company picnics. Holiday parties. Team-building outings. Client dinners. Employer-sponsored sporting events. These gatherings feel social — but when someone gets hurt at one, the question of whether workers’ compensation applies is anything … Read more
When you’ve been injured on the job, the last thing you expect is resistance from your employer. Unfortunately, many injured Missouri workers find themselves in precisely that position. Instead of receiving support, they’re met with suspicion, delays, and outright denial. Over the years, employers and insurance companies have developed subtle and strategic ways to challenge, … Read more
If you get injured at home while working, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation acts as an insurance policy, giving employees the peace of mind that if they get injured while doing their job, they will be compensated for their injuries. Employees in Missouri can rest assured they will … Read more
Missouri zoo employees face a variety of dangers that could result in a work-related injury. If you work as a zookeeper, an animal handler, or in any other position caring for animals or handling day-to-day duties at a Missouri zoo, there are a wide variety of dangers that could end up causing serious injuries while … Read more
According to the US Census, around 35 million citizens over the age of 18 in this country speak a language other than English at home, some of which don’t have proficiency in English at all. Many of these individuals are part of the US workforce, either as full-time employees or as seasonal ones. Not to … Read more
Of all the potential ways you can get hurt at your job, hurting your hip probably isn’t very high on your list. But in reality, hip injuries caused by work are more common than you’d think, and the risk increases significantly with certain professions like those in the farming industry. Additionally, hurting your hip can … Read more