In his farewell address to shareholders, former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos delved deeply into the topic of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Corporations need to be aware of this topic because of the burden of expense these injuries place on a company. In Kansas...
Kansas warehouse workers regularly perform job responsibilities in confined areas where multiple operations are constantly in motion. The adage within the distribution center industry that there is always something to do in a warehouse is definitely true. What this...
Most people in Kansas earn an income by working for a company. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that the relationship between an employee and their employer will always go well. If this happens, it can lead to an employee being wrongfully terminated. With that in...
Every business in Kansas with four or more employees is beholden to state workplace discrimination laws. All companies with more than 15 workers must also adhere to federal standards outlined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Federal sexual...
Kansas residents who are unable to work due to a medical condition or other disability are eligible to receive Social Security Disability. This is a type of benefit provided by the Social Security Administration. One of the biggest questions that people have is...
Kansas nurses are often underappreciated for the number of hours they work helping patients who otherwise cannot help themselves. This equates to long periods of time on their feet, lifting and moving patients and working in awkward positions. The result of all of...
Most employees in Kansas are entitled to workers' compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. However, there are certain limited circumstances in which an on-the-job injury might not be covered by workers' compensation. Your location and your actions For...
Kansas workers who are constantly exposed to tasks that stress their nerves, tendons, muscles and ligaments may end up with a repetitive stress injury. These types of injuries may also be referred to as cumulative trauma disorders, overuse syndromes and repetitive...
For a long time, Kansas residents with ALS were impacted by a serious oversight in the law. Even after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, they were expected to wait up to five months for Social Security Disability benefits to start. Also known as Lou...
Working on a Kansas construction site comes with risks, and even the most careful worker could experience a mishap. A minor injury might leave someone out of work for a few days, hurting the worker’s income. Imagine the financial troubles derived from six months out...