An expert in California workers’ compensation laws and other labor-related issues, Slade J. Neighbors is the owner/operator of his own law firm. Handling all the aspects of his firm, Slade J. Neighbors is a sought-after attorney in legal issues involving workers’ compensation.
Safety and health officers ensure that state or federal workplace safety and health laws are enforced. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency that oversees the application of safety and health laws across the nation.
The OSH Act of 1970 requires companies to provide their employees with insurance coverage (Texas is the only state that does not require insurance coverage). When an injury or illness occurs in the workplace, the employer is required to provide proper medical procedures.
The employer should also assist the employee in filing a claim if the injury or illness is covered by workers’ compensation rules or the employee’s insurance. While the injured employee is recuperating from the injury or illness, the employer should remain in contact with him or her to ensure that the employee is receiving proper medical attention. The employer should keep in mind that the objective is to make sure the employee returns to work as soon as possible.
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