A problematic work situation can take a toll on your physical and mental health. While you know workers' compensation covers physical illness and injury, will the same coverage extend to your mental health? New Hampshire does not make it easy to claim that your job is...

When you get injured at work, your employers' workers' compensation insurance should help cover the cost of your medical care and lost wages. If you work remotely, know that workers' compensation can still pay for your work-related injuries. How to define work-related...

Pain in any area of your body is a cause for concern, especially when it interrupts your ability to work. What if your job is the reason for the damage? A workers' compensation injury claim may extend to soft tissue injuries caused by overuse. Learn more about what...

If you are a registered nurse, or worry about the safety of your loved one who is an RN, it is essential to understand the many risks that nurses face in the workplace. These accidents occur far too often in the nursing field, and they can adversely affect the lives...

When it comes to workers' compensation, you might think of big, physical accidents on the job. A good example could be a person loading a heavy piece of equipment and having it fall and harm them. That time out recovering and any particular disabilities both count for...

If you have experienced a job-related injury, you may be eligible for compensation for related medical expenses, lost wages during your recovery and other benefits through your employer’s insurance company. Unfortunately, you may not receive the benefits the law...

If you are an employee in New Hampshire who sustained an injury while on the job, you may wonder whether you can access workers' compensation. The short answer is yes. The New Hampshire Department of Labor requires that any business owner who hires employees has to...

Many employees work primarily with their own co-workers at their employer’s location, but construction workers are in an environment with fewer controls and conditions. There could be dozens of subcontractors and their employees working on the property at the same...

As a worker, you face many potential hazards every day at the job. Some jobs have bigger or more obvious risks than others. But no job is completely risk-free. Even a desk worker has the potential to face injury on the job. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are one of...

Whether you work on construction sites, in a busy restaurant or in an office, it is important to understand the various risks you face and hazards that lead to falls. Moreover, reviewing statistics on the prevalence of job-related falls is helpful in order to avoid an...