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Can an Employer Force Someone to Come Back to Work After a Workplace Injury?

Imagine logging into a virtual meeting for work during the height of the pandemic. You struggle to maintain a professional manner and concentrate on the discussion because you just lost a family member to COVID-19. Many of us experienced tremendous emotional and mental trauma from the constant stress of balancing personal trauma against the pressure to keep up productivity at…

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Why You Need to Report a Work Injury Quickly

When injuries are reported quickly, the business has the opportunity to provide options for effective care in a timely manner. Failure to follow the reporting process may result in a person missing out on early treatment and may be a violation of business policies and procedures. Workers must familiarize themselves with the company's incident reporting protocol and report all work-related…

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Proving Repetitive Motion Injuries to Receive Workers’ Compensation

Proving Repetitive Motion Injuries To Receive Workers’ Compensation Engaging in work activities that require repeated use of some part of the body can result in overuse and eventually injury. Although repetitive motion injuries are not usually immediate and are established over a period of time, they can still be legitimate work-related injuries that trigger workers’ compensation benefits. However, convincing Iowa’s…

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