Employers need to strike a balance of caring for their employees and controlling workers …
OSHA Awards $10.5 Million for One-Year Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded …
When A Doctor Will Not Release Employee To Light Duty
A doctor holding an injured worker “hostage” and not releasing them to light duty work when …
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MSHA Looks to Tighten Safety Rules for Miners
The job of a miner is one ripe with risks, so much that those tasked with protecting them are …
Employee Course And Scope Can Change At Any Moment
Employees can be in and out of the course and scope of employment many times while on the job. …
Washington State Employer Bags Potentially $105K in Fines
A Yakima, Washington orchardist is facing $105,000 in fines from the Department of Labor & …
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Traveling Employees: Work Comp Claims for Jetsetters
The issue of traveling employees is a cause for concern when managing workers’ compensation …
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WorkSafe Victoria Conducting More than 100 Workplace Inspections
Keeping workers safe in Victoria, Australia is getting even more attention. WorkSafe …
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Sessions I’m Looking Forward To At National Work Comp & Disability Conference
The National Workers’ Comp and Disability Conference is once again knocking on the door. While it …
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Alaska Getting Tough on Worker Misclassification
In an effort to crack down on worker misclassification, Alaska’s Department of Labor and Workforce …
Stay-At-Work Is The Correct Mindset In Return To Work
Return-to-Work (RTW) programs are designed to have the injured employee brought back to work during …
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British Engineering Firm Fined, Compromised Safety
A northeast British engineering firm was recently fined for deliberately compromising the safety …
5 Shots Of Tequila Does Not Always Equal Denied Work Comp Claim
Imagine the following scenario when handling a workers’ compensation claim: John Doe is a …
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Crossing States for Workers Comp Fraud Proves a Bad Idea
A Duncan, Oklahoma, man was recently ordered to repay $9,000 to the Ohio Bureau of Workers …
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Yukon Adopts System to Improve Workplace Safety
Yukon (Canada) officials recently reported that they had adopted the Workplace Hazardous Materials …
The Work Comp Claim Isn’t Over Until It’s Over
Yes, this article honors Yogi Berra, but not for the reason you might think. His now famous phrase, …
Ohio Employer Hit with Nearly $163K in Fines over Worker Safety
The effort to make workers safer at one Ohio plant continues. While Republic Steel has …
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Waiting Periods In Bad Faith – An Outrageous Practice
Waiting periods are variable in every jurisdiction. Michigan for example has a 7 day waiting …
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Illinois Convicts Woman in 10-Count Comp Fraud Indictment
Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Acting Director, Anne Melissa Dowling recently announced an …
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Wisconsin DWD Names New Comp Division Administrator
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson recently announced the …
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