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...
Throughout Kansas, many construction projects are waiting to get finished. For this to happen, construction companies must have skilled professionals working to complete these projects. Unfortunately, working in the construction industry means dealing with the risk of...
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...
Some of the most common injuries that occur to workers at manufacturing facilities in Kansas and the rest of the country include overexertion due to excessive stamina on the body and strenuous tasks like heavy lifting. Repetitive motion injuries can also occur as soft...
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...
The Kansas Department of Labor has dealt with a record number of unemployment claims over the course of the past year. If you are among the many residents who have found themselves unemployed for one reason or another, you likely have many important questions. Among...
Regardless of what kind of industry you work in, workplace distractions can be very costly. Sometimes it’s as easy as an accident that can be fixed but is a waste of time. Other times, distracted workers can cause serious injuries to other workers around them. If you...
Ideally, the Social Security disability application process would be hassle-free, that's not always the case. Over 70% of the initial claims submitted for people with disabilities are denied. This can lead many Kansas residents to question why so many cases are being...
If you're injured on the job in Kansas, you might be entitled to compensation. However, you have to file for it within a limited time frame. If you miss the deadline, you waive your right to receive benefits. When should you file a workers' compensation claim? When...
In recent years, an increasing number of people in Kansas work from their own homes on behalf of their employers. People who are relatively new to working from home or who are telecommuting typically have many questions, including concerns about their workers’ rights....