Nearly 6.6 million people have filed for unemployment for the first time across the United States. Keches Law Group would like to offer some guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and workers’ rights as we understand the impact this virus is having on several employers and employees. My employer said they are going to decrease my …
Resources on how to help during COVID-19
Several hospitals are facing supply shortages of medical supplies such as protective equipment throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Healthcare professionals continuously remind the public that there is an extreme lack of medical masks. Any donation made will go a long way. Here are some organizations that are accepting supplies and donations. Brigham & Women’s Hospital https://www.brighamandwomens.org/deptforms/covid-19-donations …
Working from home and getting hurt – is it covered by workers’ comp?
Many employees wonder if they can receive workers’ compensation if they are hurt while working from home. Employers could see an increase in workers’ compensation claims even with employees working from home. According to a recent article, “45% – 50% (60-70 million Americans), may try to telecommute during the coronavirus emergency” (Krause, 2020). This is …
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Massachusetts Legislation Filed to Speed Up Front-Line Health Workers’ Access to Workers’ Compensation Benefits
State Representative Christopher Hendricks (D-MA) has introduced an emergency bill in the statehouse which will provide extended workers’ compensation benefits to specific emergency personnel. The bill would enable those on the front lines; EMTs and emergency room staff, to be quickly approved for benefits if they are diagnosed with COVID-19. With workers’ compensation, there is …
Tips for Delivery Workers & Consumers Throughout COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread and businesses close, our reliance on essential services, e-commerce, delivery of food, goods, and supplies has increased exponentially. Significant changes have been put into place to help slow this deadly virus. Several states have ordered a “no dine-in” protocol which leaves restaurants with take-out options only. As a result, several …
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Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19
Aside from physical harm, COVID-19 is also causing uncertainty and fear which is a prime opportunity for malicious hackers and scammers to prey on those working from home. Hackers use situations like these to pose phishing attacks to steal people’s information and money. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have moved their employees to …
Keches Law Group’s COVID-19 Updates
Friday, May 29, 2020 Our physical offices will remain closed despite the slow reopening of other Massachusetts businesses/offices. We continue to be available 24/7 by phone, and will only conduct in-person meetings if absolutely necessary. We do have limited staff on-site in our offices that are adhering to strict protocols which will apply to guests …
Preparing for Winter
As we head into the winter season, we at Keches Law Group would like to share some tips to help make sure you stay safe and healthy through the impending snow and storm season. The Home: Make sure to check your roof, windows, heating systems, chimneys, fireplaces, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure …
