In New York, a controversial scene that happened at Carmine’s Restaurant. It was not about a bottle of red, a bottle white, or a bottle of rose, it was in part as a result of COVID-19 restaurant limitations. As a result, an altercation ensued in which a two month employee was assaulted by customers. It… Continue reading WCITN #9: A Stressful Scene At An Italian Restaurant
Category: Mental Health & Workers Compensation
STRESSED OUT WORKERS: SOCIAL MEDIA, UNSYMPATHETIC CUSTOMERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A TikTok trend, is stressing out Starbucks Baristas. The NyPost reports that customers who are TikTok fans are essentially harassing workers with outlandish orders. One famous order is from an Edward. Edward’s drink is a double blended drink containing 13 ingredients. nypost. Unless a commensurate tip is provided for time consuming orders, it is understandable why… Continue reading STRESSED OUT WORKERS: SOCIAL MEDIA, UNSYMPATHETIC CUSTOMERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
What You Need To Know About Healthcare Workers, Covid-19’s Mental Health Impact, And Workers’ Compensation
Many California Healthcare Workers are in the frontline of treating COVID-19 treatment. Treating pandemic patients can take an emotional toll on healthcare professionals. A recent study looked into this psychological impact of COVID-19 on frontline healthcare workers. Healthcare workers who suffer emotional symptoms as a result of their work may need to seek medical attention. … Continue reading What You Need To Know About Healthcare Workers, Covid-19’s Mental Health Impact, And Workers’ Compensation
What You Need To Know About Workers’ With Pre-existing Mental Health Issues And Workers’ Compensation
Many Workers, prior to starting employment, have diagnosed medical illnesses. There are a variety of forms of mental illness. A study looked into mentally ill individuals in the workplace. This study discusses how work impacts the mentally ill. This information is important with respect to workers’ compensation stress claims. This article will discuss mental illness,… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Workers’ With Pre-existing Mental Health Issues And Workers’ Compensation
MEN, DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stress impacts Men and Women differently. Studies show there are differences in the workplace. The findings are both significant and complicated. This article will discuss depression, suicide, the differences between men and women, and the implications with respect to workers’ compensation cases. What Is the Psychological Diagnosis of Depression? Per the American Psychiatric Association,… Continue reading MEN, DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Workplace Violence is a serious concern in California. Some of the most infamous workplace violence episodes have occurred in California. This includes the San Ysidro McDonalds shootings, the Piper Tech shootings, and the San Bernardino terrorist shootings. Not all workplace violence involves fatalities. There are many workplace violence events of a non-fatal variety. These violence… Continue reading WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
NURSES IN THE WORKPLACE SUFFERING FROM STRESS: BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE, PSYCHIATRIC INJURY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Nursing is one of the most difficult and demanding professions in the world. It is also one of the most important. Nurses confront life and death situations on a daily basis. Nurses work with Doctors who are some of the brightest and most difficult individuals on the planet. These Doctors have demanding schedules and responsibilities… Continue reading NURSES IN THE WORKPLACE SUFFERING FROM STRESS: BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE, PSYCHIATRIC INJURY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), OCCUPATIONAL CAUSES, & EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT AND REACTION: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PTSD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a Psychiatric Diagnosis that Injured Workers can receive as a result of exposure to workplace stress. In the California Workers’ Compensation System, both Insurance Companies and Employers are well aware of the serious consequences with PTSD injuries. This includes the fact, Workers’ Compensation Laws include several Labor Code Sections that support… Continue reading POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), OCCUPATIONAL CAUSES, & EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT AND REACTION: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PTSD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PRESUMPTION FOR SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Recently, SB 542 was passed for which a legal presumption of injury is applicable for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for certain Firefighters and Peace Officers. The presumption will become effective as of 1/1/2020, and will only remain in effect until 1/1/25. This article will discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, the Presumption, and How It will be applied.
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many work injuries give rise to Peripheral Neuropathies. Peripheral Neuropathy, for all intents and purposes, means damage to the nerves. Nerve Damage can come from many sources. Familiar Neuropathic Injuries include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Herniated Disks in the Spine which compress upon nerves.