Jun 12, 2020 | Client Alert, Workers' Compensation Board
It may seem impossible to prove that you contracted COVID-19 at work because you may not show symptoms or test positive for days or weeks after you were actually exposed. An insurance company may argue that you were just as likely to be exposed running personal...
Jun 11, 2020 | Client Alert, Workers' Compensation Board
The Workers Compensation Board has indicated that some work environments have a significantly higher exposure risk than others. If you are an employee who is working closely with the public in locations where COVID-19 exposure is documented and are ultimately...
Jun 9, 2020 | Client Alert, Workers' Compensation Board
If you believe you contracted COVID-19 at work you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. The Workers Compensation Board has published specific guidance on filing a claim for COVID-19. You should first tell your employer as soon as you are aware or suspect...
May 4, 2020 | Client Alert, Workers' Compensation Board
If you are a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient who does not file a tax return, and you have dependent children under the age of 17, you must take action by May 5, 2020 to ensure that you receive the additional $500 Economic Impact Payment per qualifying...
Mar 30, 2020 | Client Alert, Workers' Compensation Board
As a general rule, workers’ compensation claimants who are receiving wage replacement benefits with a partial level of disability must produce evidence that they are continuously searching for work within their restrictions until they are found to have reached...
Mar 17, 2020 | Client Alert, Workers' Compensation Board
Hinman, Howard and Kattell is fully up and running during this time and will do what we can to continue to help our clients. We will be available for telephone meetings and always have access to communicate through email, but we are trying to limit in-person meetings...
