Must I Accept A Light-Duty Job Offer For A Different Shift Than My Usual One?

Jane and her husband lead a two-income household with two young children. Before her workplace accident, she stayed home with the kids during the day while her husband went to his construction job. Once his shift was over, they traded places and Jane...

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Everyone Agreed John’s Job Duties Caused His Shoulder Injury. Why Was His Claim Denied?

Unfortunately, under Virginia law, it is not enough to simply show that your work activities caused your injury. This results from two basic definitions, one legislative and one judicial. First, in enacting the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act...

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I Signed A Document Stating I’m An Independent Contractor. Am I Out Of Luck?

Generally speaking, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) only applies to employees.  If workers are truly independent contractors, they typically do not enjoy the protection of the Act.  For this reason, many employers...

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