I normally do not post anything that is not rather directly related to workers’ compensation. I think, however, that this is an important change in policy and is good news for people who are injured, but it is also good news for some of the people in the gig economy. As I am sure
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This has certainly been a strange year for everyone. Our office has been able to remain open with employees coming into work because the building is so large we are able to socially distance and we wear masks when we are in public areas. We have not, however, been able to have clients come
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Although there are some states (and unfortunately Oregon is not one of them) that have enacted a presumption for Covid-19, most states have not. These cases are being fought (I know that’s a big surprise) by employers and insurers with workers paying the ultimate price. Although as a society we would be saving tremendous
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By William Rabb Early physical therapy sessions can mean significantly improved outcomes and lower costs for injured workers with lower-back pain, says a study by the Workers' Compensation Research Institute that examined almost 26,000 claims. After controlling for a number of factors, “we conclude that for workers with lower-back pain-only injuries for which physical
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Here in Oregon, the legislature has not yet had a special session to deal with Covid-19 issues. One is coming up on June 24th, but I am told it will not be dealing with workplace issues. That is more likely to happen sometime in late July. The presumption is very important to make sure
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One of the things that has become clear as we move forward in this pandemic is that healthcare workers have special problems and require additional protection. Unfortunately, nursing homes have been very hard hit with both the people working there and the people living there getting sick and dying in higher numbers than in
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As the world continues to try to cope with the pandemic, frontline workers are certainly having more difficulty with infections. As I posted about recently, Oregon has not taken any steps to deal with the folks who are on the frontlines. The short story is it is difficult to prove one of these cases
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Like me, most people are getting frustrated with the social distancing/stay at home order that most governors have imposed on their states. Like me, most people are so frightened of getting sick with Covid-19 that we are willing to continue staying at home. As we look at states reopening there will be a tension
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As we continue on with the quarantine as a consequence of the coronavirus we can see how necessary first responders are, and certainly we can understand that medical professionals are crucial at this time. Also crucial, however, are other workers, particularly grocery store workers. All across the country both the stores and the unions
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Social media is intertwined in our lives in ways we would not have believed even ten years ago. During this pandemic, social media is a great way to stay in touch with your friends and people that you are forced to be separate from. In many ways, however, social media can be a source
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