Imagine heading to your job, just like any other day. Today is different, though, because a new employee decided to get on the forklift to move pallets for the manager. The problem is that the employee didn't have the right training, and he caused the pallets to...
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These 3 benefits make workers’ compensation important
On Behalf of Siedow & Jackson, SC | Jun 23, 2017 | Blog
As an employee in Wisconsin, you know that you have a right to a safe work environment. You should also be aware that your employer should carry either private insurance or a workers' compensation policy in case of employees' injuries. While there are a few classes of...
Were you denied benefits for being an independent contractor?
On Behalf of Siedow & Jackson, SC | Mar 27, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Let's say you show up to work at your construction job every day and work carefully alongside your colleagues - who are painters, carpenters and roofers. It looks like you're all employees together, and the same boss pays your salary. The thing is, you're classified...
Are Menards Drivers Independent Contractors?
On Behalf of Siedow & Jackson, SC | Feb 8, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Menards, a large home-improvement retail chain based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is the target of a federal complaint by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), accusing the superstore of misclassifying delivery drivers as independent contractors. Independent...
4 things you need to know about workers’ comp
On Behalf of Siedow & Jackson, SC | Dec 23, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
You retired last year, ready to have the easy life and get back to the woodworking project that's been in the garage for the last 10 years. Everything was great the first few months, until the boredom set in.Your social security isn't quite enough to make you as...
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