It is optional for employers in Texas to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, those who do must comply with rules and regulations. Similarly, employees covered by workers’ compensation may not sue employers, except in cases of gross negligence by the...
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Is your headache a sign of TBI?
When you go to work each day, you no doubt reasonably expect to carry out your duties in much the same manner as you did the previous day. While unforeseen circumstances may arise, your day-to-day Texas workplace experiences are likely somewhat usual. Whether you’re...
Judge urges changes to Worker’s Compensation Act after ruling
In 2012, Fabian Escobedo fell asleep at the wheel of his semi-truck. The truck veered off the road and flipped over, resulting in Escobedo’s death. Escobedo’s surviving family, his parents and sister, received compensation through Fabian’s worker’s compensation...
Complaints about workplace safety must be taken seriously
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has various standards set to help combat some of the hazards that workers face. Overall, the agency's standards are meant to hold employers accountable for the working conditions of the employees. When the...
Texas workers’ compensation benefits for injured employees
Workers who suffer injuries don't need to have to worry about how they're going to pay the bills related to that accident. They also shouldn't have to worry about how they'll be able to cover the normal expenses if they're unable to return to work right away....
Know your workers’ compensation rights and responsibilities
When you suffer an injury at work, you need to get the medical care you deserve to try to treat the problem. You shouldn't have to cover the costs out of your own pocket since the accident happened while you were working. The workers' compensation program in Texas is...
New report shows importance of supervisors in construction safety
Construction workers in Texas may or may not be heavily involved in the crafting of safety plans and guidelines around the job site, but a report from Dodge Data & Analytics has found that more contractors are attempting this. Contractors are also increasingly...
Construction in the workplace can be dangerous
When construction workers are on the job in Texas, they may face many significant hazards. Workers in other types of industries may also face some risks from construction or renovation work when it is taking place while the company is still open. Environmental...
Workers still vulnerable to injuries or fatalities on the job
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,250 workplace fatalities in 2018. This was an increase of 2% from 2017, but the fatality rate per 100,000 full-time workers in Texas and throughout the country remained steady at 3.5%. The BLS data indicated...
OSHA: computer-based training not enough
OSHA has high standards when it comes to employee safety training, and one of the things it has been stressing recently is that computer-based training alone does not meet those standards. Employers and employees alike in Texas should know that OSHA requires training...
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