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Undocumented, and Unprotected? AL Comp Coverage System is ‘Better for Workers...
By Phil Yacuboski This is the next article in WorkersCompensation.com's “Undocumented, and Unprotected?” series, as our writers explore what is it like to be an undocumented worker in the U.S., and...
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National: High State Work Comp Premiums Can Lead Big Companies, Including...
By Jim Thompson Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) - Workers’ compensation insurance premiums and protocols are sharing the blame for the state of Illinois losing out on two — and possibly three —...
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CA DWC Suspends Three Medical Providers for Fraud
San Francisco, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) - The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has suspended three more medical providers from participating in California’s workers’ compensation system,...
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Rousmaniere: Three Things in the Future for Workers’ Comp
By Peter Rousmaniere A.M. Best recently reported on the workers’ compensation market that premium growth is flat. It cautioned that insurers must protect their profit margins by better claims...
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Confidential Records? With Workers’ Comp Policies, it Depends on the State
By Liz Carey An Indiana appeals court has rejected a request from LexisNexis Risk Solutions for workers' compensation records, saying the records sought, which could include data on premiums, are...
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NY: To Hold a Convention or Not? The Decision Could Affect Work Comp
By Jim Thompson New York City, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) - Labor unions concerned about a potentially negative impact on workers’ compensation and other workplace protections are part of a coalition...
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Comp and Cannabis: NY’s Workers’ Comp Board Reimburses Qualified Injured...
By Dara Barney This is the next article in WorkersCompensation.com's “Comp and Cannabis” series, as Editor Dara Barney explores medical marijuana legislation state-by-state, and what it means regarding...
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Undocumented, and Unprotected? Illegal Immigrants in NM are Entitled to...
By Phil Yacuboski This is the next article in WorkersCompensation.com's “Undocumented, and Unprotected?” series, as our writers explore what is it like to be an undocumented worker in the U.S., and...
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FL Contractor Arrested in $1M Fraud Scheme
By Liz Carey Jacksonville, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – A Florida contractor arrested in a $1 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme remains in custody after failing to post bond and filing for...
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OH Atty General Outlines Opioid ‘Recovery’ Plan with the Bureau of Work Comp
By Liz Carey Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – Part of a 12-point “recovery plan” for Ohio’s opioid crisis would enlist the aid of the state’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, OH Attorney...
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OK ACLU Files Suit Against a Second ‘Slave Labor’ Drug Recovery Program
By Liz Carey Oklahoma City, OK (WorkersCompensation.com) - The Oklahoma ACLU filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday alleging human trafficking and wage/hour violations against a drug recovery...
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Comp and Cannabis: NV Grows into a Dual Med/Rec Use State after a Slightly...
By Dara Barney This is the next article in WorkersCompensation.com's “Comp and Cannabis” series, as Editor Dara Barney explores medical marijuana legislation state-by-state, and what it means regarding...
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Undocumented, and Unprotected? MT: Illegal Immigrants are Entitled to ‘Same...
By Phil Yacuboski This is the next article in WorkersCompensation.com's “Undocumented, and Unprotected?” series, as our writers explore what is it like to be an undocumented worker in the U.S., and...
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NY: Surviving Sons of Nuclear Weapons Worker Sue Feds for Compensation
By Liz Carey Buffalo, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – The two surviving sons of Arnold Young have sued the US Department of Labor and the US Department of Health and Human Services over those agencies’...
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OH DR Arrested for Work Comp Fraud after Five-Year Investigation
By Liz Carey Hillsboro, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – A Wilmington, OH doctor was indicted on 29 felony counts Wednesday, following an investigation by multiple state agencies there. Dr. Timothy S....
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Ergonomics: In Regular Roller Chairs, ‘People are just Dying,’ Says Expert
By Liz Carey Hartford, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) – With workers’ compensation rates falling nearly 10 percent in Connecticut, some experts are citing ergonomics as one of the reasons why. John...
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CBD Oil Use Might be on the Horizon in SD, with a 2018 Med Marijuana Petition...
By Dara Barney This is the next article in WorkersCompensation.com's “Comp and Cannabis” series, as Editor Dara Barney explores medical marijuana legislation state-by-state, and what it means regarding...
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Undocumented, and Unprotected? DC Sees Lack of Work Comp Cases for Illegal...
By Phil Yacuboski This is the next article in WorkersCompensation.com's “Undocumented, and Unprotected?” series, as our writers explore what is it like to be an undocumented worker in the U.S., and...
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Amazon Faces Scrutiny, Fine in Two Worker Deaths in Two Different States
By Liz Carey Plainfield, IN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Retail giant Amazon is facing an investigation in one state, and fines in another, over two warehouse worker deaths within a week of each other....
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IL: Another Children and Family Services Worker Assaulted on the Job over the...
By Liz Carey Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Seven weeks after an attack on an Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) caseworker left her in a coma, another DCFS caseworker...
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