Injured workers seeking additional compensation, benefits or medical treatment are frequently confronted by a claims adjustor’s claim that the insurance carrier has “closed its file” and therefore cannot or will not pay any additional benefits. The so-called “closed...
If you are receiving Wisconsin worker’s compensation benefits, you may want to verify you are getting the correct amount. By learning how Wisconsin worker’s compensation benefit calculations work, you can calculate your benefit on your own and compare it to...
Because of the unique relationship between temporary help agencies (also known as “employee leasing” or “temp-to-hire” agencies) and their employees, employees can understandably be confused about who is liable for their work injuries. Does liability rest with the...
Employees will often need an attorney to represent them if they have been fired for a reason that violates state or federal discrimination laws. However, there are a number of things you can do to assist an attorney in more quickly analyzing your case at the first...
If you are injured at work in Wisconsin, you have a number of rights. The following list provides answers to 20 questions that every Wisconsin worker should know about worker’s compensation: 1. What benefits do I get if I’m hurt on the job? While you are off work, you...
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