Month: March 2016

What if my employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance

| Mar 30, 2016 | What if my employer doesn't have workers' compensation insurance

Under Louisiana law, all employers are required to pay workers' compensation benefits when their employee is hurt on the job. This includes all necessary medical care and a check each week equal to 2/3rds of the worker's average weekly pay up to a maximum amount. ...

Failed Post-Accident Drug Screen

| Mar 30, 2016 | Post-Accident Drug Screens

I received a call today from an injured worker. His employer refused to submit his workers' compensation claim to their insurer because the employee tested positive for marijuana in a post-accident drug screen. I advised the injured worker that there must be a...