work related injury News

Tesla Plant Sees 195% Surge in Time Away Due to Injuries

Tesla Inc.’s manic year of production took its toll on workers. Staff at the automaker’s lone assembly plant in Fremont, California, spent almost three times as many days off the job because of work-related injuries and illness in 2018 as …

Pennsylvania Woman Stabbed by Son Granted Worker’s Comp Benefits

A state appeals court ruled Wednesday that a western Pennsylvania woman who was paid to help care for her disabled adult son in her home deserves workers’ compensation after he tried to kill her by slashing her throat while she …

Illinois Legislation Aims to Curb Pay for Non-Work Accidents

Legislation in the Illinois General Assembly could clarify whether employers must pay injury claims if employees are hurt on the way to work. Lee Enterprises Newspapers in Illinois reports the measure is sponsored by Lebanon Republican state Sen. Kyle McCarter. …