Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is The Work From Home Era Over For Americans?
Slowly but surely, U.S. workers are, for the most part, returning to the office after the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finds that in 2022, almost 75 percent of business establishments in the country reported that their employees worked remotely either “rarely” or… Read More »
Recovering For Occupational Diseases In Connecticut
Most workers’ compensation cases involve a sudden, acute injury suffered by a worker on the job. However, Connecticut law allows employees to recover for occupational illnesses and diseases as well – that is, long-term conditions caused directly by a workplace condition or environment. It can be more difficult to recover for an occupational illness… Read More »
Restaurant Worker Injuries Skyrocket
Restaurant workers operate in fast-paced environments full of potential hazards, and sometimes, injuries do happen. Data from a report by AmTrust Insurance shows that after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain types of injuries have occurred much more frequently, for a variety of reasons. If you have been injured on the job at… Read More »
Arizona Ruling Sparks Controversy About “Mental” Workplace Injuries
In recent years, there has been quite a lot of discussion about workers’ compensation insurance and whether it should be used to cover mental or emotional injuries sustained on the job. While Connecticut law currently only extends this privilege to first responders, other states seem to be diverging toward refusing any compensation at all… Read More »
Is An Attorney Necessary In A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Case?
If someone is injured at work in Connecticut, they will generally be able to seek workers’ compensation benefits from their employer as long as the injury fits the relevant criteria. The system is, at least on paper, fairly straightforward, with notice and filing requirements leading to benefits if no mistakes are made. However, the… Read More »
Office Parties Can Lead To Workers’ Compensation Claims
The holiday season is a time for most people to relax a little, and to unwind from the stresses of what may be a long year. Office parties are the highlight of the period for many – especially after a two-year stretch of isolation in many industries. Sometimes, though, the party can go a… Read More »
Repetitive Stress Injuries In Connecticut Workplaces
There are many different types of injuries that may be compensable under Connecticut workers’ compensation law, with some being more easily diagnosable than others. Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are a type of injury that is very common in the workplace, but is very difficult to actually diagnose and compensate simply because it is difficult… Read More »
Employer Retaliation After Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you work for an employer who carries workers’ compensation coverage, and you are injured on the job, you have the right to file for workers’ compensation benefits. In all but the rarest situations, workers’ compensation is seen as the exclusive remedy for on-the-job injuries, meaning that a worker cannot sue or pursue other… Read More »
Legislative Update: Findings Not Made Cannot Be Upheld
A recent case from the Appellate Court of Connecticut establishes a firm reminder that findings of work capacity or maximum medical improvement must officially be made by a Workers’ Compensation Commissioner before they can be relied upon during an appeal or on remand to a lower court. The defendants in the case of Arrico… Read More »
Law Regulating Work From Home Injuries Passed In Ohio
A recent bill passed in Ohio may change that state’s laws around worker pay and benefits permanently, and lawmakers in other states are watching to see the effects. In June 2022, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 477, which amended Ohio’s workers’ compensation laws to address issues facing those who work at home. Ohio’s… Read More »