The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently issued a new report in its Program …
5 Highlights in Bureau of Labor Statistics Report on Paid Sick Leave ProvisionsRead More
What is a Hazwoper or How the Gulf Oil Spill is Affecting Workers Compensation
As in any natural disaster, the personnel responsible for after care are vulnerable to various …
What is a Hazwoper or How the Gulf Oil Spill is Affecting Workers CompensationRead More
The Role of Self Insurance In Failing Economic Times
With the extended downturn in the economy, most workers' compensation insurance companies find …
The Role of Self Insurance In Failing Economic TimesRead More
Try This Easy Fix Workers Compensation Cost Driver
A very easy cost driver to fix is employee communication. Think of it this way: someone is …
Former School Employee Allegedly Intentionally Overpays Injured Worker
A former San Francisco Unified School District employee was arrested on suspicion of fraudulently …
Former School Employee Allegedly Intentionally Overpays Injured WorkerRead More
Missouri Has More Reports of Fraud and Violation of Work Comp Laws
In Missouri the Labor Department's Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) reports a significant …
Missouri Has More Reports of Fraud and Violation of Work Comp LawsRead More
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Conviction Appealed in Worker Death
Sunshine Village, a ski and snowboard facility, (Alberta, Canada) is appealing an occupational …
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Conviction Appealed in Worker DeathRead More
8 Little Ways to Achieve BIG Work Comp Cost Containment
Iconic Americana employers, like big box stores, supermarkets, wholesale clubs, home and …
8 Little Ways to Achieve BIG Work Comp Cost ContainmentRead More
Key Decision in Disability Case in Minnesota
An order denying in part the motion of Hibbing Taconite Company for summary judgment in a …
One Third of all “Over-Three-Day” Injuries are Back Strains
Back pain costs more in terms of time off and lost production than any other health issue in the …
One Third of all “Over-Three-Day” Injuries are Back StrainsRead More
Your Workers Comp Employee Brochure Should Answer These 7 Questions
When an injury happens at the workplace it’s only natural people are stressed out and may not …
Your Workers Comp Employee Brochure Should Answer These 7 QuestionsRead More
New York Plans Workers Comp Rate Increase Hearing
The New York State Insurance Department plans a public hearing on June 23, to go over a proposed …
Four Systems Defects Responsible for Hospital Patient Death of Cerebral Palsy Patient
Following the death of a disabled patient Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation …
Four Systems Defects Responsible for Hospital Patient Death of Cerebral Palsy PatientRead More
Waiting Periods in Work Comp A Fascinating and Complex World
The purpose of the waiting period is to eliminate the administrative work involved for the claims …
Waiting Periods in Work Comp A Fascinating and Complex WorldRead More
Utilization Review An Adjusters BEST Cost Control Weapon
A utilization review allows the adjuster to know if the medical care being provided to the employee …
Utilization Review An Adjusters BEST Cost Control WeaponRead More
Workers Comp Settlements How They Affect Medicare Set Asides and Part D RX Coverage
Medicare’s interests must be considered and protected in any workers’ compensation …
Workers Comp Settlements How They Affect Medicare Set Asides and Part D RX CoverageRead More
Larsons Workers Compensation Law Exclusiveness as to Persons Other Than the Employee
“Exclusive Liability” Clauses: One Narrow/One Broader The narrow type, sometimes referred to as …
Larsons Workers Compensation Law Exclusiveness as to Persons Other Than the EmployeeRead More
Knowing When and How to Settle A Workers Compensation Claim
Jurisdictional Issues There are as many names as there are states for the legal entity …
Knowing When and How to Settle A Workers Compensation ClaimRead More
Now Hear This When Does a Hearing Loss Result in Workers Comp Benefits
In an interesting case, Zahm v. National Fuel, the court found an employee, who lost her …
Now Hear This When Does a Hearing Loss Result in Workers Comp BenefitsRead More
EEOC Goes to Bat for Hearing-Impaired Nurse
Haven Manor Inc., a Nebraska-based employer, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) …
