Montana’s House of Representatives has given the go-ahead to legislation that would ban …
Montana Approves Bill to Ban Illegal Immigrants from Workers Comp BenefitsRead More
University of Notre Dame Fined Nearly 78K in Death of Student
The University of Notre Dame has been fined $77,500 for ignoring industry standards that could have …
University of Notre Dame Fined Nearly 78K in Death of StudentRead More
New Zealand Reminds Younger Employees of Their Workplace Rights
New Zealand high school and tertiary students are being reminded to make sure theyre aware of their …
New Zealand Reminds Younger Employees of Their Workplace RightsRead More
OSHA Publishes Ruling on Handling Nuclear and Enviromental Retaliation Issues
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently published a final rule that makes …
OSHA Publishes Ruling on Handling Nuclear and Enviromental Retaliation IssuesRead More
Scottish Employers Urged to Practice Better Workplace Safety in 2011
Employers in Glasgow, Scotland are being urged to start the New Year with a renewed emphasis when …
Scottish Employers Urged to Practice Better Workplace Safety in 2011Read More
DOT Wants Ban on Handhelds by Commercial Drivers
As part of a campaign to eliminate distracted driving, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) …
Ontario Officials Fine Brampton Following Worker Injury
The Corporation of the City of Brampton has been fined $75,000 for a violation of the Occupational …
Ontario Officials Fine Brampton Following Worker InjuryRead More
Oregon to Receive 3.6 Million as Part of AIG Settlement
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services reported on March 9 that American …
Oregon to Receive 3.6 Million as Part of AIG SettlementRead More
Supreme Court Extends Federal Reach Against Job Discrimination
The Supreme Court recently increased the reach of the federal laws to combat job discrimination, …
Supreme Court Extends Federal Reach Against Job DiscriminationRead More
Small Number of Calif Comp Doctors Prescribe 80 Percent of Narcotics
A small percentage of doctors are responsible for prescribing close to 80% of Schedule II opioids …
Small Number of Calif Comp Doctors Prescribe 80 Percent of NarcoticsRead More
Welsh Company Fined $32,000 For Forklift Injury
A Cardiff-based truck and van company has been fined $32,022 after a mechanic fell from a makeshift …
Life Changing Injuries Lead to Fine for British Employer
A British construction company has been fined after a man fell six meters down a lift shaft at a …
Life Changing Injuries Lead to Fine for British EmployerRead More
New Zealand Woman Convicted in Compensation Scam
A New Zealand woman, Vanessa Kennedy was convicted and ordered to repay more than $65,000 …
Massachusetts Governor Signs Order Banning Discrimination of Transgender Employees
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed an executive order to ban discrimination against …
Massachusetts Governor Signs Order Banning Discrimination of Transgender EmployeesRead More
Employee Dead After Falling Into Meat Grinder
Cal-OSHA is investigating the death of a California worker who fell into a meat grinder. The …
Australia SafeWork SA Reminds Employers of Heat Hazards
SafeWork SA is urging workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the sudden …
Australia SafeWork SA Reminds Employers of Heat HazardsRead More
Yukon Safety Officer Sues CBC Over Malicious Web Post
A safety inspector in the Yukon is suing the CBC for publishing what he says is a malicious and …
Yukon Safety Officer Sues CBC Over Malicious Web PostRead More
Ohio Chiropractor Pleads Guilty to Workers Comp Fraud
A Fairfield (Butler County), Ohio chiropractor has pleaded guilty to workers compensation fraud, a …
Ohio Chiropractor Pleads Guilty to Workers Comp FraudRead More
Report Critical of Efforts for Worker Protection
A report, critical of worker protection efforts, was issued by Researchers at the Lowell Center for …
Proposal to Make Medicare Set-Aside Approval by CMS Optional
While proposed amendments to Maryland workers compensation regulations represent an improvement …
Proposal to Make Medicare Set-Aside Approval by CMS OptionalRead More
