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Washington State’s Labor & Industry Department issued a statement involving the death of a …
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia say Canadians who work night and rotating shifts …
Australia Officials Hold Information Sessions for Workers
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MSHA Issues 250 Citations in November Mine Inspections
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5 Simple Things to Do When a Workers Compensation Injury Occurs
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Getting the Best Initial Care for Your Injured Workers
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Since WWII, many new programs, state and federal, regulating disability have been added to workers …
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Australian Company Fined after Worker is Crushed to Death
A glass importing and supply company has been fined $190,000 after a man was crushed to death when …
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Saskatchewan Average Employer Rate Drops, But Not Much
Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board Chairperson David Eberle recently announced that the 2011 …
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Washington DC Illegal Immigrant Injured at Work Can Receive Workers Comp
An illegal immigrant injured while employed is permitted to receive workers compensation, the …
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced that non-fatal …
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How to Buy Workers Compensation Insurance Online
Purchasing workers compensation insurance online is becoming more common. Employers who understand …
New York Construction Industry Fair Play Act Codifies Independent Contractor
The “New York Construction Industry Fair Play Act” has gone into effect on 10/26/10. It …
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Native Americans and Workers Compensation
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Australia Files Proceedings against Employer in Mine Worker Death
Australias federal work health and safety regulator, Comcare, has launched Federal Court …
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New Zealand Film Industry Independent Contractor Law Clarified for Filming of The Hobbitt
The security of workers in the film industry and The Hobbit in New Zealand has been secured with …
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Thousands Suffer Preventable Hearing Loss Due to High Workplace Noise Levels
OSHA is extending until March 21, 2011 the comment period on interpretation of parts of its noise …
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