All workers in the United States have basic legal rights that must guarantee safe, healthy, and fair working conditions, which are established in the Workers' Compensation Law. However, many employers violate these basic rights because they value their income more than workers.
If you find yourself in this situation, contact us immediately by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us through WhatsApp. At Conexión Legal, we will provide you with the free consultation you need and we will also help you contact a labor attorney specialist in workers' compensation laws who will provide you with the best guidance for your case and help you obtain the best possible workers' compensation.
Going to work every day should not involve any risk. However, in 2008, there were more than 4.6 million workers from all sectors who were injured or became ill in their workplace.
Due to limitations in the injury reporting system and because many workplace injuries are not reported, this number underestimates this problem. The estimated real figure is two to three times higher: 9 to 14 million injuries and illnesses each year.
If you suffer a workplace accident, you must notify your supervisor, the personnel department, and your sales staff as soon as possible, and receive necessary treatment. It is most advisable that you also visit a doctor. If you are injured at work, your employer's insurance company must pay the necessary medical expenses.
Additionally, if your employer prepared an incident report, obtain a copy. The manager and employer must obtain the names of workers who witnessed the accident or who assisted you afterward, because you will need this information if you seek compensatory benefits.
Furthermore, you may be entitled to a temporary or permanent disability benefit or a vocational rehabilitation benefit. If you file a benefits claim and it is denied, you can appeal the decision, including appeals to court.
If you were to lose your job, you have the right to demand that you be paid everything you are owed. Workers face high unemployment rates. For those employees who are unemployed without cause and meet certain eligibility requirements, there are some safety nets, such as unemployment insurance, also provided for by the Workers' Compensation Law.
Unemployment insurance is regulated by each state and law, eligibility may vary from state to state. The unemployment compensation you receive depends on many factors, including your state of residence or the salary of your last job.
Wages or unemployment benefits for federal employees are paid by different federal agencies. Some reasons why you might not be eligible for unemployment benefits include:
- If you were involved in unethical work and this behavior led to your dismissal.
- If you voluntarily resigned without cause.
- If the definition of cause varies from state to state.
- If you reject job opportunities.
- If you deliberately injured yourself to obtain gains.
Most workers have the legal right to join or support unions and participate in collective bargaining. The National Labor Relations Board currently requires most employers to post notices to inform employees of their rights, such as participating in meetings to discuss how to join a union.
Reading, distributing, and discussing union reading materials, provided this is done outside the workplace and during non-work hours, such as lunch or breaks.
In most workplaces you can wear union badges, t-shirts, stickers, caps, or other items. You can sign a letter asking the employer to recognize and negotiate with the union. Signing petitions or making requests related to wages, working hours, working conditions, and other labor matters.
If you need it, contact Conexión Legal as soon as possible by phone or through WhatsApp so that a labor attorney specialist in United States Labor Law can provide you with the best free consultation, and later, if required, defend your rights to ensure you obtain the highest possible compensation.
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