The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of the tourist season in New England, as anyone who works in the hospitality industry knows. Our fall foliage brings people from around the country and beyond, followed by those who want...
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of the tourist season in New England, as anyone who works in the hospitality industry knows. Our fall foliage brings people from around the country and beyond, followed by those who want...
Restaurant patrons often see the front-of-house staff members, but they usually don’t see much of the workers in the back of the house. These workers often include chefs, cooks, dishwashers and people who prep foods. The normal job duties of...
Before appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim in New Hampshire, it is crucial to understand why it was denied. Common reasons include insufficient evidence of injury, lack of medical documentation or claims that the injury did not occur at work....
If you are injured or develop a disease at work, it’s crucial to inform your employer about it regardless of how minor the injury or illness appears to be. Reporting is the first step to receiving workers’ compensation benefits. But when...
Many workplace safety incidents in hospitals and similar medical environments specifically involve cases where people come into contact with dangerous objects or contract illness through pathogen exposure. However, in many cases, it is work with patients that puts people at...
Landscapers, construction workers, roofers and agricultural workers – among others – are gearing up for summer – and that means it’s time for an annual reminder about how to stay safe in the heat. While it’s not hot yet, it’s...
Experiencing an injury at work can be devastating. If an injury is severe enough, it could prevent an employee from working. This could cause a number of issues starting with lost wages and unemployment. Employees who are injured on the...
If you sustain a work-related injury or aggravate an existing one while at work you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. But you need to be careful to tell the truth when filing a claim. You don’t want to...
If you work in a job that gets busier and more stressful before and during the holiday season, you can expect a greater chance of injury in the coming months. Of course, that’s particularly true if you have a job...