An accident to one employee in Washington State has led to serious repercussions for the …
Washington State Employer Fined, Worker Seriously InjuredRead More
Effective Independent Medical Examinations
Workers’ compensation cases can be won or lost on the independent medical examination results. …
Oklahoma AG Files Pair of Comp Fraud Charges
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt recently filed two separate fraud …
WorkSafe BC Posts Update on Safety Review Plan
Just before the end of 2014, WorkSafeBC (British Columbia) posted its first update of its progress …
Opt-Out In Workers Compensation Is Not A New Concept
Currently, there are proposals in some states for allowing workers to “opt out” of workers’ comp. …
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OSHA Unveils Report Change for Covered Employers
Starting on Jan. 1, there was a change to what covered employers are required to report to the …
NCCI President and CEO Retiring in One Year
New leadership is coming for one national organization. The National Council on …
Workplace Wellness and On-site Chiropractic Services: Is There a Chiropractor in the House?
By Robin E. Kobayashi, J.D., LexisNexis Legal & Professional …
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Pair of Calif. Employers Cited after Electrocution Fatalities
The loss of two workers has led to some stiff fines for a pair of employers. During the …
Pair of Calif. Employers Cited after Electrocution FatalitiesRead More
Handling Chiropractic Claims in Workers’ Compensation
Chiropractic care continues to cause claim management teams problems in workers’ compensation …
Handling Chiropractic Claims in Workers’ CompensationRead More
Ohio BWC Looks for Double Digit Rate Drop
Ohio’s private employers are not likely to complain when they hear this news. Ohio Bureau of …
Washington State L&I Cites BusinessAfter Worker’s Death
The death of an employee at one business in the Pacific Northwest has meant significant …
Washington State L&I Cites BusinessAfter Worker’s DeathRead More
ADA and Return-to-Work Best Practices Webinar / Tues Mar 24 @ 11am EDT
On Tues March 24 @ 11am EDT, prepare for a surprise or two as a group of experts discuss how some …
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British Businessman Fined for Safety Failures
A Sheffield, Great Britain businessman has been fined after he failed to heed warnings from safety …
Employer Defenses Against Work Comp Claims Involving Marijuana
Trend Favoring The Employer So far the judicial trend is favoring the employer in …
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OSHA Renews Safety Alliance with LIA
Alliances between groups to keep worker safe is a never-ending retirement to why teamwork is a key …
What, Exactly, Is Influenza?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes the flu as a contagious respiratory …
California DIR and DWC Post Progress Report
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) …
Using Telemedicine in Workers Compensation
Telemedicine is viewed by many as an opportunity to reduce the cost of medical expenses and promote …
NCCI Notes New and Improved Data Manuals
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) reports that continuing through early Q1 …
