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Agricultural workers face many hazards
Like many other states, North Carolina economy relies on agriculture. This state has favorable conditions for growing many different types of products, including sweet potatoes, peanuts and cotton. Hog farms are also common in North Carolina. North Carolina actually has one of the highest numbers…
North Carolina not enforcing workers’ anti-retaliation law
North Carolina law prohibits retaliation against workers who may file work-related injury claims and reveal safety hazards and wage-and-hours violations. But the state’s weak enforcement record on this Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act jeopardizes workers’ compensation and other worker rights. REDA REDA was passed one year…
These are 3 of the most common causes of hospitality injuries
Working in hospitality, there are many things you could do that may lead to injuries. You could accidentally slam your hand in a doorway. You could trip and hit your head on the side of the hotel pool. You could throw your back out while…
Does workers’ compensation cover illegal workers in Charlotte?
It is hard to make a living if you do not have the papers to be in the country. Many employers exploit undocumented workers, making them work long hours for little pay. If you suffer an accident in your workplace, your employer may say it…
The rate of workplace injuries increases in summer
Summer is here for North Carolina, and with the warmer weather comes an increase in workplace injuries. The demand for outdoor work, like construction or landscaping, increases the risk for these labor-intensive positions. A study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that most…
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