Workers’ Compensation

September 14, 2021

Can an Independent Contractor Get Workers Compensation in Massachusetts?

Under Massachusetts’ wage and workers’ compensation laws, a presumption exists that a work arrangement creates an employer-employee relationship. The party receiving the services has the burden of rebutting this legal presumption. The employer must demonstrate that...

August 12, 2021

Can you get Workers’ Compensation for Arthritis in Massachusetts?

Workers’ compensation is a system under which injured workers and employees can be compensated without filing a personal injury lawsuit. In fact, in Massachusetts, an employee covered by workers’ compensation is prohibited from suing their employer for damages. While...