When illness or injury keeps you out of work in St. Louis, short-term disability (STD) insurance may replace 60% to 70% of your income for up to 26 weeks. However, many policies cap weekly benefits at $600 to $1,000 no matter how much you earn. A denied claim or...
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Short-term disability and workers’ compensation
There are many programs and protections that employees should know about when they’re working. Two of the most common are short-term disability and workers’ compensation. While both have to do with injuries and illnesses, they are different. Some workers are confused...
5 mistakes that can impact a workers’ compensation claim
Workers’ compensation benefits protect employees from medical issues that may affect their work capabilities and finances. Most employers in Missouri and Illinois are subject to workers’ compensation requirements. Therefore, most employees are eligible for workers’...