In recent years, many Ohioans have resorted to working temporary jobs in order to pay the bills. Many companies are cutting out full-time positions - which often require expensive benefits - in favor of short-term positions in order to take advantage of the cost savings. The downside to this, however, is that temporary workers are often unfamiliar with the full scope of the job duties and related safety precautions, making workplace injuries a threat to temporary workers and their livelihoods. That's why it's important for temps to understand their legal rights.
Many temporary workers may think that workers' compensation doesn't apply to them since they are not permanent employees, but this is simply not true. Those injured on the job have the right to receive workers' compensation benefits, regardless of their full-time or temporary employment status.
Due to the nature of their positions, temporary workers often don't receive proper or thorough training in regards to their job. Their job may only last a few months, and that doesn't give employees enough time to fully train someone on the ins and outs of the position. Workers are expected to learn their job duties quickly, with safety often put on the back burner or neglected altogether. This often leads to unsafe working conditions and subsequent injury accidents.
If you suffer a workplace injury accident, don't ignore the situation. You may be entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits. You legally cannot face retaliation for filing a claim, so if you are injured at work, act swiftly to preserve your legal rights. You may be able to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. We can review your case and determine the next steps.
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