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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...

LIRC Changes in Lame Duck Session

Changes to LIRC Before Governor-Elect Tony Evers takes office, the Republican-led legislature and outgoing Governor Walker are making changes to the Labor and Industry Review Commission. The Commission, or LIRC, is the three-person body of political appointees that...