http://wgem.com/2021/06/01/pot-users-welcome-amazon-wont-test-jobseekers-for-cannabis/
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There is a difference between allowing someone to work who may have smoked pot, and whether your work injury is compensable. Illinois Work Comp law allows for a defense if marijuana, alcohol or other drugs contributed to the injury.
This week we will look at the 8th factor in determining the value of your Illinois work injury settlement or award.
Illinois law provides that the age of the injured worker at the time of the injury is to be used as a material part of calculating the value of an award.
The Arbitrator will decide whether a younger worker who suffers from serious injuries and has a longer life to deal with ongoing pain will deserve a higher award or settlement.
The Arbitrator will decide whether an older worker who suffers from serious injuries will be in a worse situation because of advanced arthritis, pain or other conditions of aging.
Arguments can, and should, be made for enhanced value in both situations.
Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
http://helpadvisor.com/social-security/serious-workplace-injuries-by-state
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OSHA compiles a list of work injury rates and type of injuries. North Dakota leads the way with lots of oil well pumpers and transportation jobs. Be safe. Work injury? Call us to discuss your case.
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The law can reach across many miles. On the job injuries resulted in back wages and damages, including pain and suffering. In contrast, Illinois Workers’ Compensation law does not allow for pain and suffering. Yet you can get money damages for injuries at work in Illinois.
http://osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region2/05102021
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Work falls from heights often result in serious injury or death.
These involve Illinois Workers’ Compensation claims and OSHA violations.
Please contact us at 309-827-4371 with your questions.