When a worker is killed or injured on the job, it may appear as if it is that worker’s fault. But what’s important to remember is that the worker may not have been given the proper training or equipment to do his or her job properly. Making sure an employee

For Phoenix residents and construction workers, on-the-job injuries are a concern. In Phoenix and around the country, construction workers’ accidents caused by equipment can lead to severe injuries or even death for those involved. A work injury may result in medical expenses and lost wages for survivors, and there are

A coal mine that was the site of a tragic accident a little more than two years ago was back in the spotlight recently, as a memorial to the 29 men who were killed in an explosion at the mine was dedicated.With Arizona being nicknamed “The Copper State,” mine workers

A court recently ruled that a former punter and quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals should receive worker’s compensation for injuries that he suffered while playing for another team. He retired after he injured himself in a pre-game warm-up; his fall after a practice kick and awkward landing hurt his back

Arizona residents may choose to buy certain types of fireworks to celebrate an occasion, and if the local laws permit, may set them off. This means that Arizona, like other states, has fireworks retailers selling these products. Other Arizona companies make their income by offering professional displays throughout the state.Of

With one of its western neighbors passing a workers’ compensation reform law, an important Arizona business association has weighed in as to what changes, if any, this state should make to its workers’ compensation system.In a bipartisan effort, California expanded worker’s compensation benefits by $740 million and also ensured that

According to a new study that workers in Arizona will want to make sure their employers are aware of, workers in the private sector who get paid sick time are less likely to be hurt on the job than employees who don’t. In fact, the likelihood of getting hurt at

Arizona’s relatively new law allowing its residents to use medical marijuana has some employers at odds with their employees. Arizona’s medical marijuana law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who legally smoke marijuana; however, business owners are still concerned about the potential liabilities they face should one of their employees

The mother of a man has sharply criticized OSHA, a federal agency which oversees workplace safety in Arizona and throughout the country, after it fined a company only $68,000 for the company’s role in a workplace accident that killed her son.The mother’s son died while on the job when a

Workers in Arizona enjoy a no-fault workers’ compensation system. This means that whenever an employee is hurt at work, even if the injury is partially or mostly the employee’s own fault, the employee should receive appropriate workers’ compensation benefits.This no-fault benefit program is particular to workers who risk the consequences