An employee was injured when safety mat malfunctioned. Here's what happened: An employer …
Workers Comp Exclusivity Bar May Not Protect Employer in All SituationsRead More
Litigation Management
BRITAIN Employee Driving Tractor Killed Employer is Fined
The Court fined a British farm worker for killing his employer in a farming accident. He …
BRITAIN Employee Driving Tractor Killed Employer is FinedRead More
Three Great Ways to Nail Down Workers Comp Costs
Can you answer this? Question: What are the three sources driving your workers’ …
Fishing for Work Comp Fraud How Investigators Reeled in a False Claim
An important part of reducing workers’ comp claims costs is the employer’s willingness …
Fishing for Work Comp Fraud How Investigators Reeled in a False ClaimRead More
Bunkhouse Rule Whether Work Conditions Require Worker to Live In Bunkhouse
Lexis Nexis Workers Comp Law Center reports on the new South Carolina “bunkhouse” rule case. …
Bunkhouse Rule Whether Work Conditions Require Worker to Live In BunkhouseRead More
Workers Comp Fraud Blotter 2/18/2010 Recent Arrests, Charges, Convictions and Investigations
By Robin E. Kobayashi, J.D., LexisNexis Workers’ Compensation Law Community Each week I'll be …
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 …
Using Medical Record Search Support Services at Onset of Workers Compensation ClaimsRead More
NEW ZEALAND Privacy Breach about Injured Employees Medical Information
January Employer Injury Report Data Miss-Matched Every month New Zealand's Accident …
NEW ZEALAND Privacy Breach about Injured Employees Medical InformationRead More
Employer May Not Fire Worker for Reporting Workplace Injury
After a worker reported a work-related-injury, two railroad companies allegedly retaliated …
Employer May Not Fire Worker for Reporting Workplace InjuryRead More
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 …
U.K. Life Changing Injuries from Fall Lead to Charges Against EmployerRead More
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 …
6.2 Million Settlement Approved in EEOC vs Sears for Inflexible Leave PolicyRead More
New York Based Law Firm Cited for Alleged Workplace Discrimination
An international law firm with its primary office in New York City, allegedly violated …
New York Based Law Firm Cited for Alleged Workplace DiscriminationRead More
2009 Record Year for Workplace Discrimination Claims
The goal of a discrimination-free workplace remains elusive as in fiscal year 2009 a record …
2009 Record Year for Workplace Discrimination ClaimsRead More
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 …
CANADA Concerns Raised About Excessive Requests for Medical InformationRead More
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 …
