Returning to work after a workplace injury? | This is what you should know
After suffering an injury, workers of private companies affiliated with the Texas Workers’ Compensation System are subject to Return to Work Programs. In fact, they have a duty to know their responsibilities when these types of events occur. Here we share some of the most important things you need to know about these situations. Return […]
How do I know if I have a workers’ compensation case?
Employers have an obligation to provide their workers with a safe and healthy work environment. They must also have all reasonable and necessary mechanisms and procedures to safeguard the employees’ well-being. However, the possibility of an accident at work will always be latent. Given this reality, workers must have the necessary information to know if […]
Five steps to follow to ensure a safe work environment
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) establishes the fundamental regulations and procedures that employers must follow in order to have a safe and healthy work environment. However, this is a task that requires employers’ and workers’ shared responsibility and commitment. Here are five steps for both parties to follow to achieve this: 1. Know […]
Learn about the most important worker protection laws in Texas!
Texas workers have a set of federal and state laws designed to protect their rights. Among the most important, the following stand out: Fair Labor Standards Law. It contemplates the right of workers to receive a fair and adequate salary for the work they do. In this sense, together with the Texas Minimum Wage Law, […]
Want to know how much workers’ compensation pays in Texas? Discover it here!
Workers of private companies in Texas that subscribe to the Workers’ Compensation Program are entitled to receive paid benefits when victims of an accident, illness, or work-related fatality. Read also: Cases of third parties and non-subscribers. The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is in charge of regulating the payment of the following benefits that insurers must […]
Resources for Injured Workers in Texas | Know the details here
Employees who are injured at their workplace are provided with informational resources from the Division of Workers’ Compensation, DWC. For a worker to receive benefits for a work injury, the employer must be subscribed to the insurance policy of the Workers’ Compensation System. However, in Texas, the employer is not required to offer this policy. […]
All you need to know about workers’ compensation for dockworkers?
Dockworkers do an essential job for the country’s economic development, but it is also difficult and dangerous work. In this sense, if they are victims of a work injury, illness or fatality, federal law gives them the right to request compensation from their employer to protect their health and protect their family. The Longshore and […]
Cases of third parties and non-subscribers. Everything you need to know!
At any point in their working life, a worker may be exposed to an accident, occupational disease, or fatality at their workplace. Of course, it would be normal to assume that the company will take care of all medical expenses. However, all Texas workers should know that private employers’ participation in the Workers’ Compensation System […]
Do you know the requirements you must meet to apply for Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
The purpose of the Texas Workers’ Compensation System is to provide covered employees with medical benefits and payments if they have an occupational disease, injury, or fatality in the workplace, regardless of who was at fault. This system is regulated by the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation. With the exception of public institutions, employer participation […]
Labor exploitation. Is it legal? Can I take action?
Labor exploitation is illegal because it violates all workers’ fundamental rights and guarantees, regardless of their nationality or immigration status. What is labor exploitation? Unfortunately, labor exploitation is an issue that remains valid. And it is understood as all those abuses that the employer commits against the employee, such as working under threat, receiving a […]
