In a recent report, a stakeholder working group has validated the Nova Scotia WCBs Direct Access to …
Nova Scotia Enhances Referrals to Physiotherapy for Workers CompensationRead More
Virgina Workers Compensation Basics 101
ThisThWorkers Compensation Laws change frequently. This is only a summary; a complete copy …
Japan Radiation Concerns for Workers Handling Cargo Shipments
Airport ground staff unions in Hong Kong are requesting the government and the airport management …
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Lawsuit Alleges Lack of Machine Guarding Nearly Cut Employee in Half
A Florida lawsuit alleges that lack of machine guarding left an employee …
Lawsuit Alleges Lack of Machine Guarding Nearly Cut Employee in HalfRead More
13 Arrested in New York Workers Comp Fraud Investigation
Thirteen people from eight New York counties have been arrested on charges that they cheated New …
13 Arrested in New York Workers Comp Fraud InvestigationRead More
5 Things Employers Must Know About Medicare Set-Aside Custodial Administration Arrangements
LowerWC.com interviewed Christie Luke, vice president of operations at Gould & Lamb, in …
5 Things Employers Must Know About Medicare Set-Aside Custodial Administration ArrangementsRead More
21 Considerations in the Selection of Defense Attorneys
Self-insured employers face an issue that employers with insurance through a workers compensation …
21 Considerations in the Selection of Defense AttorneysRead More
OSHA Provides Respiratory Protection Video for Health Care Employers and Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently produced a training video for …
OSHA Provides Respiratory Protection Video for Health Care Employers and WorkersRead More
Childrens Hospital Fined for Workplace Safety Violations
Oakland Children's hospital faces a fine of more than $10,000 for workplace safety violations …
Childrens Hospital Fined for Workplace Safety ViolationsRead More
Disability Duration Course for Doctors Treating Workers Comp Injuries
There is a new type of workers compensation cost containment course. Reed Group, a sponsor on …
Disability Duration Course for Doctors Treating Workers Comp InjuriesRead More
The Basics of Workers Compensation Impairment Ratings
We often hear the phrase “impairment rating” when there is a discussion of an employee's workers …
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Anonymous MSHA Complaint Leads to Negotiated Settlement
The U.S. Department of Labors Mine Safety and Health Administration has negotiated a settlement …
Anonymous MSHA Complaint Leads to Negotiated SettlementRead More
British Columbia Flaggers Death Leads to Anger
A suspended sentence issued earlier this month to an elderly driver who killed a flagger in British …
Analysis from Fatal Goodyear Plant Accident
Analysis from 2008 Fatal Goodyear Plant Accident The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) unveiled a …
Iowa Woman Wins 2.3 Million Lawsuit against Employer
A 55-year-old Iowa woman will receive more than $2.3 million from her lawsuit against her …
Iowa Woman Wins 2.3 Million Lawsuit against EmployerRead More
Turnaround of a Bad Claims Office Where Adjusters Fail Work Comp Audit
A third party administrator's (TPA) office in a large city was consistently performing poorly on …
Turnaround of a Bad Claims Office Where Adjusters Fail Work Comp AuditRead More
Utah Labor Commission to Distribute Money to Improve Workplace Safety
Companies looking to improve workplace safety may apply for grand money from the Utah Labor …
Utah Labor Commission to Distribute Money to Improve Workplace SafetyRead More
OSHA Record Keeping for Work-Related Injuries 101
In addition to reporting all work-related injury claims to the workers' compensation claims …
Tennessee Cost Per Claim Decreased Following Work Comp Reforms
Workers compensation costs per claim in Tennessee decreased in recent years following reforms …
Tennessee Cost Per Claim Decreased Following Work Comp ReformsRead More
Eligible for Workers Comp Despite Smoking Pot
The Montana Supreme Court has thrown its backing behind a Workers Compensation Court ruling that a …
