The Iowa Supreme Court says a volunteer firefighter may only be summoned to duty through official …
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10 Potential Costs and Benefits of Integrated Disability Management Programs
Protecting the Bottom Line and Increasing Productivity Integrated Disability …
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Workers Comp Premiums in California May Jump Sharply
A letter warning of expected steep increases in workers compensation insurance premiums was sent to …
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Seven Things to Know About Second Injury Funds
A second injury fund can be an employer's best friend. A second injury fund reimburses the …
CANADA Mechanic Death Leads to Charges Against Edmonton Equipment Dealer
Sometimes we are asked: Why does WCK Blog write about so many injuries, accidents and deaths …
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ITALY Government to Remove Workplace Safety Research Center
Within the framework of its "economic maneuver" to restore public accounts, the Italian …
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If Your Employees Travel Where Do You Pay Premiums
A Reader Asks: If an employer is in a non-monopolistic state and the employee’s …
What’s the Workers Compensation World All About
I go to the National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo (NWCD …
UK Plan to Find Disabled Freelancers Who Are Currently Under-Represented in TV Industry
Production Base, the industry’s online network for freelancers working in TV, film and …
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Four Measurements to Evaluate Your Workers Compensation Progress
If you create a structured survey, with a finite list of questions, and a finite list of possible …
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Architect and Contractor Fined For Workers Fatal Fall Due to Low Parapet on Roof
Worker Loses Life in Fatal Fall: Architect and Construction Company Held Responsible as …
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Fee Schedule Revision Gives Medical Providers a 3 Percent Increase
Now we can all sleep soundly at night... The OHIO fee schedule setting reimbursement rates for the …
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Explaining Monopolistic States and 8 Ways To Achieve Cost Containment
The question was recently asked: “Will cost containment work if my business is located in a …
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Employer Attending Settlement Conferences Decreases Work Comp Claim Costs
Who Should Settle the Claim? For most routine workers' compensation claims, the adjuster …
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Cincinnati Employer Sued Over Hiring Practices For Firing Based on Undisclosed Felony Conviction
A Cincinnati-based transit company is being sued regarding its hiring practices in a lawsuit that …
Five Reasons the First Step is ALWAYS the Hardest When You Develop a Workers Compensation Program
In a nutshell, at most companies, the first reason is (1) there are some people doing some things …
Can Medication Side Effects Be a Disability Under ADA
A federal appeals court recently dealt with the following question: “Can the side effects of …
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Claims Resolution and Settlements: Knowing When and How to Settle a Workers Compensation Claim
Negotiations The effective adjuster has developed the talent, through practice and experience, …
What Should a Small Business Do If They Have Not Complied with Workers Compensation Laws
If you are a large employer it is impossible (and also illegal) to fail to carry workers …
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A Day in the Life of a Busy Workers Compensation Insurance Adjuster
If you have ever wondered what your workers comp adjuster does in a day, please read this …
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