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Using Medical Record Search Support Services at Onset of Workers Compensation Claims
In an interview with Attorney Ronca, I learned how medical record searches in NY became a part of …
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NEW ZEALAND Privacy Breach about Injured Employees Medical Information
January Employer Injury Report Data Miss-Matched Every month New Zealand's Accident …
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Employer May Not Fire Worker for Reporting Workplace Injury
After a worker reported a work-related-injury, two railroad companies allegedly retaliated …
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California Man Convicted in Largest Workers Comp Scam
A businessman was convicted of insurance fraud involving a case prosecutors say was among the …
California Man Convicted in Largest Workers Comp ScamRead More
School Security Guard Busted on Fraud Charges
A security guard employed by the San Leandro Unified School District (California), pleaded …
U.K. Life Changing Injuries from Fall Lead to Charges Against Employer
A Sheffield, Great Britain painting company must pay a £2,000 ($3,126) fine due to a …
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6.2 Million Settlement Approved in EEOC vs Sears for Inflexible Leave Policy
The EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) announced court approval of the …
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New York Based Law Firm Cited for Alleged Workplace Discrimination
An international law firm with its primary office in New York City, allegedly violated …
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2009 Record Year for Workplace Discrimination Claims
The goal of a discrimination-free workplace remains elusive as in fiscal year 2009 a record …
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Texas Work Comp Medical Costs Stop Decline
Following several years of dramatic decreases, medical costs per workers’ compensation …
CANADA Concerns Raised About Excessive Requests for Medical Information
Workers at an Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) facility are concerned about the possibility …
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The Biggest Problems with Indemnity Claims
In a perfect world, when an employee is injured at work, he or she would receive excellent …
Housekeeper Jailed for Alleged Work Comp Fraud Caught After Bragging About Fooling Insurance Company
A woman was taken into custody at her home by police, the day after a district …
Five Strategies Tried to Avoid Medicare Set Asides
While Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) are designed to protect Medicare and the claimant, claimants and …
Injuries Arising While Driving For Coffee Arose in Course of Employment
Injuries a New Jersey foreman plumber suffered while driving for coffee arose in …
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Employment Agency to Pay Huge Fine in Work Comp Fraud
Staffing Services Inc., a temporary employment agency holding contracts for thousands of …
Employment Agency to Pay Huge Fine in Work Comp FraudRead More
IRELAND Falls Accounts for High Percentage of Fatalities
Galmoy Mines Ltd. was fined €100,000 ($140,849) for serious …
IRELAND Falls Accounts for High Percentage of FatalitiesRead More
Contractor Allegedly Conceals Payroll Underpaying Workers Comp Premiums to NY State
A carpentry contractor was arrested for allegedly concealing payroll resulting in underpayment of …
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Worker Falsifies Medical Examination To Get Workers Compensation Receives Probation, Fine and Restitution for Fraud
Persons who perpetrate fraud are certainly persistent as the New York State Insurance …
