Tag: benefits denied

Do Women Receive Less Workers’ Compensation Benefits in St. Louis?

September 9, 2024December 7, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

When women get injured at the workplace, they may not be getting the work comp benefits they deserve. A worker who gets injured at work may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. An injured worker generally cannot file a lawsuit against the employer and must depend entirely on workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical costs and lost wages. Workers’ … Read more

Updated: September 9, 2024

New OSHA Rule Affects Alcohol and Drug Testing – St. Louis Injured at Work

February 8, 2019July 25, 2016 by Law Office of James M. Hoffmann

New OSHA reporting rules require employers to be cautious about how they use alcohol and drug testing. Employers often require workers to submit to an alcohol or drug testing after a workplace accident. However, new OSHA reporting rules require employers to be more cautious about this testing. Often, employers will have blanket policies in place requiring each worker … Read more

Updated: February 8, 2019