The widespread practice of working through injuries costs companies across the nation an estimated $150 billion per year, according to a recent report by O’Connor Law.
Healthcare and social assistance topped injury statistics at 471,600 cases, followed by retail at 334,700 cases and manufacturing at 326,400 cases, the data showed, with productivity issues occurring when injured workers cannot fully perform their duties yet continue to show up.
"Many workers hesitate to step away because their responsibilities are not easily reassigned," said a spokesperson from O’Connor Law. "In workplaces with tight deadlines or specialized roles, absences can impact project quality, delay completion, and strain coworker relationships."
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