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An overview of Michigan workers’ compensation wage loss benefits

When a Michigan worker is unable to work due to an on-the-job injury or occupational disease, making ends meet can be a serious concern. To address this need, Michigan’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to partially cover injured workers’ lost wages during a period of disability. Disability wage loss benefits are available only to workers who have lost at least one week of work dueContinue reading

Saginaw workers in Jeopardy of being denied workers’ compensation

Most Saginaw workers recognize that, if they are injured on the job, their employer’s insurance carrier must reimburse them for medical expenses and time away from work. This general concept, though, fails to explain what types of injuries will entitle a worker to benefits. Certainly, if a construction worker is thrown from a ladder and breaks his leg, benefits will be paid. What is lessContinue reading