In Rhode Island, most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance to protect employees who are injured at work or contract occupational diseases because of their work conditions. Employees can notify their employers of their injuries and file...
Month: June 2023
What metalworking injuries qualify for workers’ compensation?
Metalworkers in Rhode Island have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Annually, about 4.5 million employees in the metal working industry nationwide suffer mishaps of varying degrees, and they require medical attention. Though there are a wide variety of...
Negotiating compensation for employees
The climate for employees in Rhode Island to negotiate the terms of their compensation is uniquely favorable. This is partly due to a number of conditions that have obtained in the wake of the recent pandemic. Unemployment rates are low following a regrouping of the...