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No Penalties For Amazon After OSHA Investigation Into Warehouse Employee Fatalities
After completing its investigation into a deadly accident that killed six Amazon warehouse employees and injured dozens more in December 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) determined not to issue any penalties. According to a recent article published by CNBC, a tornado blew through the 1.1 million square foot warehouse, causing the… Read More »
What Happens To Social Security Disability After The Extended Period Of Eligibility?
Social Security disability programs provide essential financial support for individuals who cannot work because of a disabling medical condition, but benefits are not intended to be indefinite in all cases. Many recipients will seek to rejoin the workforce, though there are understandable concerns about how going back to work could impact your status. The… Read More »
What To Do If Your Long Term Disability Claim Is Denied
For those who carry long term disability insurance through an employer benefits package, your policy is probably the first place you will turn if you cannot work. LTD benefits provide essential financial support when you are unable to earn an income, regardless of whether your medical condition is related to employment. These plans are… Read More »
Shocking Details About Correctional Officer Injuries In Maryland
It is common knowledge that police officers face a wide range of on-the-job threats, but there are also significant risks for the correctional officers who oversee inmates after they have been convicted. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), employees at jails, prisons, and other correctional institutions have one of the highest rates… Read More »
Is There A “Lookback” Period For Transfers Under SSI Rules?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages two programs that pay benefits to individuals who suffer from a disabling medical condition that prevents them from working, and one is needs-based. Under rules governing the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, individuals qualify if their income and assets fall below a minimum threshold established by SSA. In… Read More »
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: FAQs For Parents Applying For SSI
Every March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NDDA), a time to raise awareness about ways to engage people with developmental disabilities in their communities. The event also draws attention to the barriers that these individuals still face, which have the adverse effect of creating separation. The sense of disconnect has an especially unfortunate… Read More »
Next Steps After A Workers’ Compensation Denial In Maryland
In an ideal world, an employee who is injured on the job or suffering from an occupational disease could file a workers’ compensation claim and receive prompt payment. Unfortunately, the road to getting benefits is not always a smooth one. Your claim may be denied by your employer’s insurance company, perhaps on the grounds… Read More »
Why Are Maryland Maintenance Workers At High Risk Of Amputation?
Amputations are fortunately a rare form of workplace injuries for Maryland maintenance workers, accounting for just over 6,700 per year according to nationwide data compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Of course, the fact that they are uncommon does not make the implications any less tragic for employees who suffer amputation… Read More »
Maryland Woman Indicted For Social Security Fraud Charges
Social Security disability benefits are one of the most important ways individuals with disabling medical conditions can support themselves financially, but the process is prone to abuse. A Maryland woman will find out just how serious disability fraud charges can be, after being indicted by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on March 3,… Read More »
Maryland Employer Duties For Employees Working Outdoors In Cold Weather
Bone-chilling cold weather can leave you shivering with chattering teeth in just a few short minutes outside, so you can imagine the implications if you need to work in such conditions. During Maryland winters, it is likely that you will find yourself in such a situation if your job requires outdoor tasks. Humans begin… Read More »
