If you get injured on the job in New Haven, Connecticut, you can file a workers' compensation claim. However, you must follow a process to determine your eligibility. How workers' compensation works Workers' compensation is insurance that your employer carries to...

Workplace injuries can happen anywhere, but did you know that there are some people who are at a greater risk of being injured? According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are industries that have higher percentages of workplace injuries than others....

When you get hurt at work or something you work with makes you sick, you probably understand that you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim. However, if you're like most Connecticut employees, your understanding of the system stops about there. You may...

As a construction worker, you take a variety of steps to maintain your safety throughout the day. But even the most cautious workers could suffer an injury on the job. Should you find yourself in this position, it’s critical that you learn more about the workers’...

There are many benefits to being part of a union as a Connecticut worker. A union can help you negotiate for better compensation and benefits. It can help you and your co-workers demand safe and appropriate work conditions when an employer wants to put profits ahead...

Since the creation of the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act in 1913, the act has been evolving to constantly meet the ever-changing needs. The goal of the act, however, has always been to ensure the recovery of an employee injured on the job. What the process...

Connecticut’s blue-collar workers face injury risks most people do not have to deal with. This can be quite scary. If an injury or illness prevents you from doing your job, how are you supposed to provide for yourself and your family? This is where workers’...