The answer is—it depends. It’s essential to understand the legal risks and benefits before making any decisions. While Missouri law does not automatically prohibit working a second job during a workers’ comp claim, doing so can directly impact your benefits and even lead to complications if not handled properly. At The Law Office of James M. … Read more
Imposing a drug test for a workers compensation claim may be within your employer’s legal right. A lawyer can advise you further on this matter. Sometimes, when you get injured on the job and file for workers compensation to cover your medical treatment, your employer may ask you to take a drug test. Missouri workers … Read more
Sexual harassment is not covered under the MO work comp laws but there are other ways to receive compensation. Sexual harassment is not covered under the Missouri Workers’ Compensation Law. According to the law, this form of compensation is only applicable if you sustain an injury or get sick “in the course and scope of … Read more
How do you know if your employer is following the laws related to workers’ compensation insurance? In Missouri, it is the law that an employer carries workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation coverage will pay for an employee if they are injured in a work-related accident. There are some businesses that might be exempt from carrying … Read more
What are your employer’s responsibilities according to Missouri workers’ compensation laws? In the state of Missouri, employers are required to carry something called workers’ compensation insurance. It is insurance that is taken out to pay for any work-related injury suffered by an employee in the workplace. The employer has the option, however, of providing workers’ … Read more
You should be receiving treatment for ALL of your injuries, do not let the carrier deny you benefits. In Missouri, if you are injured while on the job, your employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover your injuries. For an injury to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, it has to be … Read more