Many Law Enforcement agencies require their staff to wear body camera. The Nypost.com reported on an incident in which a Female Corrections Officer’s body camera ignited and for which she suffered injuries. The Department immediately acted to pull the devices from 3,000 other officers pending a safety review. According to the reports, it appears that… Continue reading CORRECTIONAL OFFICER’S BODY CAMERA IGNITES: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #112
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How to Claim Workplace Bullying Compensation
To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, Work Injuries must arise out of and be in the course and scope of employment (AOE/COE). In order to make such a determination, Medical Professionals are often asked to describe how the injury happened. Workplace Bullying can be a mechanism of injury. Bullying can be a source of stress… Continue reading How to Claim Workplace Bullying Compensation
WAS HOSPITAL WORKER INJURED AS A RESULT OF PLAYING THE ROLE OF AN ACTIVE GUNMAN? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #84
A Hospital’s Active Shooter Drill apparently went amuck. Psychiatric Hospital Worker asked to play the role of an Active Shooter was arrested when the Police were not aware of the drill. As a result, he was handcuffed. According to a lawsuit filed, the Hospital Worker “heard the safeties come off the police officers’ weapons. [He]… Continue reading WAS HOSPITAL WORKER INJURED AS A RESULT OF PLAYING THE ROLE OF AN ACTIVE GUNMAN? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #84
IWITN #44: Did Tossed Food At A Wendy’s Employee Cause A Work Injury?
Had a Wendy’s Frosty been involved, things could have been worse. It is reported that a Wendy’s Drive Thru Worker was assaulted by nuggets, fries, and a drink. An unhappy customer contended that the bag the food came with a guarantee of hot and crispy food. She felt her order did not meet that standard. … Continue reading IWITN #44: Did Tossed Food At A Wendy’s Employee Cause A Work Injury?
BURGER INSANITY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #17
It is reported that a Fast-Food Worker was assaulted and shot in the face by twin sisters. This assault was apparently triggered over a dispute over a $3.00 hamburger that was missing from an order. According to the police, the sisters “proceeded to attack (Mr.)Rodriguez and one of them shot him in the face while… Continue reading BURGER INSANITY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #17
Job Choice, Spinal Pain & Workers’ Compensation
Your job choice may impact you having spinal pain. Neck and Back pain may have a relationship to your job satisfaction. A recent study suggests that workers’ spinal pain may have some connection to whether the workers like their job. Skillgate E, Isacson Hjortzberg M, Strömwall P, Hallqvist J, Onell C, Holm LW, Bohman T. Non-Preferred… Continue reading Job Choice, Spinal Pain & Workers’ Compensation
WCITN #9: A Stressful Scene At An Italian Restaurant
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
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #6, THE BOSS WHO WAS PHILLY CHEESESTEAK KNIFED
In the City of Brotherly Love, a Philadelphia Cheesesteak Shop Owner was stabbed in the neck by an employee. The news report indicated that the employee lunged “at his boss from behind and thrusting a 10-inch knife into his neck.” It was also reported that the store owner’s son was present “his son grabbed two… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #6, THE BOSS WHO WAS PHILLY CHEESESTEAK KNIFED
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #2, A RESTAURANT COOKING UP STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A Restaurant closed for a “day of kindness” after enduring customers’ abuse. Nypost.com Restaurant Employee stress is real. Some of the story’s restaurant’s employees were reduced to tears from customers swearing, threatening, arguing, and yelling. The story illustrated multiple stressors that restaurant employees experience. Customer abuse was the highlight. There were management problems as well.… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS, EPISODE #2, A RESTAURANT COOKING UP STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW