The news of the high injury rates in Amazon’s warehouses in these last few months have been quite alarming. Employees report that the company prioritizes speed and output over the safety of its employees. Thankfully, this is not a reality in all Wisconsin warehouses....
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Employees vs. Independent Contractors
New legislation proposed in California puts employers on notice that they may have to treat workers as employees rather than independent contractors. What this means in practical terms is that employers would have to offer employees benefits such as workers'...
Who is at risk for a repetitive stress injury?
Working takes up a lot of our time Besides the time we spend sleeping, working is the most time-consuming activity in the average person's life. In an 80-year lifespan, most people will spend about 13 full years working. Given the overwhelming amount of time we spend...
Tom Domer: Ethics Presentation
I recently returned from making a presentation on Ethics in Workers' Compensation at the Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG) National Conference in Santa Barbara, California. Over 200 attorneys attended, representing injured workers in all 50...
Why you should take walking breaks at work
It’s well-known by now that spending hours a day sitting at desk hunched over a keyboard is bad for your health. Sitting at a computer for more than two hours per day can affect your health in many ways. Before you invest in a fancy ergonomic office chair, standing...
Can I get workers’ compensation for my back pain?
While this may seem like a straightforward question, the answer actually depends on a number of factors. It's miserable to have back pain, there's no doubt about that. But in order to receive workers' compensation you have to prove that your pain stems from work not...
A builder’s worst nightmares
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average entry-level construction workers' hourly wage is $16.43 per hour. But along with a liveable wage come risks. Even under strict job-site safety regulations, construction workers face among the highest industrial...
Domer Law Mourns Loss of Judge Phillips
One of the true greats has passed. Judge William Phillips Jr. died this week. His obituary is a fitting tribute to one of the giants in the Wisconsin worker's compensation community: Judge William Phillips, Jr., bon vivant, gourmand, vinophile, man-about-town, has...
Don’t think you’re eligible for workers’ comp? Think again
The national trend toward independent contractors and gig jobs doesn't show any sign of slowing. That means we're likely to see a lot more workers with job-related injuries who can't claim workers' compensation. But what goes for the nation doesn't always hold for...
Safer patient handling can save your back and your career
Nurses have one of the highest rates of musculoskeletal disorders in any field in the U.S. Everyday tasks can endanger the health of your spine. Awkward twisting, lifting and manually repositioning patients can lead to serious damage over time. Traumatic injuries can...