Today on The Law & You “Is a cold-storage injury covered by workers’ comp if I develop frostbite due to inadequate protective ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

We are frequently asked by businesses about workers’ compensation coverage for independent contractors. Clients ask us: Can our company cover independent contractors with workers’ compensation ...

When employees get injured on the job, workers’ compensation acts as a vital safety net. This insurance generally covers injuries that occur while an employee is performing work-related duties. These ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Workers’ compensation carriers must reimburse injured employees for the cost of medical marijuana if a physician determines the drug is medically necessary, a state appellate court said. In ...