A Tik Tok Moderator is suing the company for severe psychological trauma. The facts reported are unique. The Moderator, while performing duties for TikTok, actually worked for a Third Party Contracting Firm called Telus International. She is currently pursuing a civil action against Tik Tok. She reports psychological trauma relates to watching hours of graphic content… Continue reading CAN WATCHING TIK TOK VIDEOS CAUSE A PSYCHIATRIC WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #6
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Did A Not So Soup-er Customer Cause A Work Injury?: Injured Workers In the News, #1
Restaurant Workers, with both COVID-19 and work shortages, are encountering unprecedented stress. Restrictions and delays have customers are acting out in outrageous ways. Recently, a Restaurant Manager had a scary encounter with hot soup. It is reported that an angry Customer threw hot soup in a Restaurant Manager’s face. The Customer was upset because she… Continue reading Did A Not So Soup-er Customer Cause A Work Injury?: Injured Workers In the News, #1
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 #5 : WHERE ARE MY DOGGONE BENEFITS?
Lady Gaga’s Dogwalker was in the news. He was shot and left for dead while trying to prevent the dogs from being stolen. The DailyMail.com recently reported he has launched a GoFundMe to help cover the costs of a road trip he’s taking to heal his ’emotional and mental health’. [Mr.]Fischer shared that the van he’s been… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #5 : WHERE ARE MY DOGGONE BENEFITS?
HEALTHCARE WORKERS, VIOLENT PATIENTS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Healthcare Systems have a high incidence of workplace violence. Healthcare Workers experience five times the amount of violence in comparison to the average worker in the United States. Violent acts can cause work injuries both of a physical and mental nature. Healthcare Workers, in these circumstances, may seek medical treatment and compensation via Workers’ Compensation.… Continue reading HEALTHCARE WORKERS, VIOLENT PATIENTS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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
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
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