Stress and anxiety are part of nearly every profession. However, if you’ve experienced an abnormal amount of stress or anxiety related to work, you may have a valid workers’ compensation claim. What’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety? Anxiety and stress are both emotional responses. But, there are minor differences between the two conditions. Stress …
PTSD and Workers’ Compensation: Do I Have a Claim?
PTSD impacts millions of Americans. If you’re one of them, you may have a workers’ compensation claim. What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder, better known by its acronym, “PTSD,” is a mental health condition. Those who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events may suffer from PTSD symptoms. Typically, when people hear “PTSD,” they think of …
Slow Return to Normalcy: Lowest Number of Individuals Seeking Unemployment Since March 2020
After a year of record-breaking unemployment rates, the United States may be on track to return to normalcy. A new report from the Department of Labor shows the lowest number of individuals seeking unemployment insurance since March 2020. Year of Record-Breaking Unemployment Rates Last year, when the COVID-19 pandemic spiked, the United States experienced record-breaking …
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Celebrate Spring Holidays Safely During COVID-19 Pandemic
Spring has sprung! This means many holidays are quickly approaching – Passover, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Eid al-Fitr, Memorial Day, Juneteenth – the list goes on and on. With so many holidays worthy of large gatherings, how can you celebrate spring holidays safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? CDC Holiday Recommendations The CDC recommends …
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Homeless MA Residents Can Receive Stimulus Checks – Here’s How.
On March 11, Congress’s American Rescue Plan Act became public law. As a result, the third round of stimulus checks is in full swing. Checks are already hitting bank accounts and filling mailboxes. Many homeless Massachusetts residents are eligible for stimulus checks. However, homeless individuals may need to take special action to receive their checks. …
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More Union Workers Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Under New MA Distribution Timeline
Starting yesterday, March 22, more union workers can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments. MA’s New COVID-19 Vaccine Timeline On March 17, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a new COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline. Under the new timeline, “certain workers” are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as of March 22. Therefore, if you are a previously ineligible union …
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During COVID-19 More Car Accidents, Fewer Commuters. Why?
During COVID-19 when cases spiked, Massachusetts drivers vacated roadways, but the number of car accidents increased. Why? Remote Work Decreases Need to Commute The pandemic has drastically upended Massachusetts residents’ lives. Particularly, the number of remote workers has greatly increased. Pre-pandemic, 17% of U.S. employees worked remotely 5 or more days a week. During the …
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Keches Law Group Achieves Top Verdict in MA for 2020
According to Mass Lawyers Weekly, Keches Law Group and Attorney Andrew Abraham achieved Massachusetts’ largest verdict for 2020. In a year that was dominated by the pandemic with limited trial activity, Keches Law Group was still able to successfully try and win $1 million for an injured cyclist. On Oct. 10, 2017, the plaintiff was …
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