I Hadn’t Clocked In Yet. Can I Still Get Workers’ Comp For My Injury In Virginia?

Joe Worker arrived at his job after a long commute in unusually heavy traffic. As he drove in that day, he enjoyed a large cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Joe was a Dunkin’ Donuts man; Starbucks held no charms for him. Because it took so...

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Two Jobs, One Injury: What Workers’ Comp Covers in Virginia

When I have two jobs, does workers’ comp cover my earnings from both? Many injured workers have part-time jobs to supplement their full-time wages. For instance, it’s quite common for folks to pick up part-time work during the holidays....

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Workers' Compensation in Virginia

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (the Comp Act) was enacted in the early twentieth century in response to growing concerns over the inequities present in the common law’s attitude toward injured workers. With the advent of the...

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