Most people will read that title and think it is the craziest thing they have ever seen. Employees …
New Jersey Worksite Fined, Workers Exposed to Health Issues
The operators of a New Jersey worksite were recently fined after workers were exposed to workplace …
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Ohio Woman Nabbed on Workers Comp Fraud Charges
For one Ohio woman, the holidays will not be a joyous time. A North Olmsted (Cuyahoga …
Victorian (Australia) WCA Wants Farmers Safe
The Victorian (Australia) Work Cover Authority (WCA) is not taking farmer safety for granted this …
Deliver Critical Medical Information Immediately For A Healthy Claim Outcome
One of the drivers of the high cost of medical care in workers compensation is the in-ability to …
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How Santa Can Improve Safety And Prevent Injuries
When we talk to employers about safety, the most common question asked is “What can we do to create …
Marijuana Impact on Workers Compensation
Problem: 23 States and the District of Columbia have or will be approving recreational marijuana …
Washington L&I Cites Pair of Employers
Two Washington State employers ran into expensive trouble recently. The Department of …
Alabama Employer Gets OSHA Citation
Fines of nearly $42,000 were recently levied against one employer in Alabama. Austal USA …
Physician Dispensing Associated With Unnecessary Prescribing Of Opioids
Cambridge, MA, Dec. 16, 2014―A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute …
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Vietnam’s Construction Ministry Tightens Safety Measures
Officials in Vietnam are heightening their efforts to protect workers. The Construction …
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Cal/OSHA Cites Fuel Distributor Following Fatal Blast
The death of one worker and major injuries to another recently led California officials to site the …
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EEOC Speaks Out on Workers Compensation ADA Obligations
Employers Must Begin Interactive Process for Return to Work Sooner Than Thought Dated: December 4, …
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The Prohibited Acts Doctrine: Do Not Pass GO; Do Not Collect $200
The Prohibited Acts Doctrine is used in workers’ compensation cases as a primary …
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New Zealand Employer Hit with $37K Fine
The price of not practicing workplace safety to its entirety has cost one New Zealand company a …
Workers Compensation Second Injury Fund Alert
Problem Employers get little to no relief from state workers compensation second injury funds. …
Cal/OSHA Cites Disney Construction Following Pair of Worker Deaths
The deaths of two Disney Construction workers recently led to more than $100k in fines for their …
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Saskatchewan WCB Proposes 3.3% Dip in Average Premium Rate
Officials in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan recently proposed good news for many …
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Ohio BWC Reports 7 Comp Fraud Convictions
The Buckeye State continues to aggressively fight workers compensation fraud. Ohio …
‘Tis The Season For Claim Reviews
As we start to approach the end of the year, it is a common time for adjusters to be bombarded with …
