Is There a Link Between Workplace Injuries and Unhappy Workers?

A recent study by Gallup reveals that an alarming number of Americans are dissatisfied with their work. According to the survey, only 30 percent of the nation’s workforce feels engaged by the roles they perform each day. Gallup notes that “active disengagement”…

Older Workers Risk Death by Driving on the Job

According to a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, employees ages 55 or older whose jobs include driving are more likely than their younger co-workers to die in traffic accidents. Weaker cognition skills and greater…

Workers’ Compensation Settlement Can Affect Social Security Disability Benefits

Some individuals who are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits may also be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. However, workers are not able to receive the full amount of Social Security benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time….