This category covers if and how an employee can get Worker's Compensation benefits. Generally, workers who are injured on the job or have a sickness or disability that is made worse by workplace conditions can access workers' compensation to help them cover their costs. This also covers whether Worker's Compensation programs stop an employee from being able to sue their employer for their injury.
Disaster Employment And Unemployment
This helps people whose employment or self-employment gets interrupted as part of a disaster. The loss or result of unemployment must be the result of a major disaster. This covers how to apply for disaster unemployment benefits. This also covers what wage theft is, your right to fair wage pay, and what to do if you are not being paid fair wages as a result of a disaster.
Employee Or Independent Contractor?
This resource breaks down the differences between employees and independent contractors.