Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.

OSHA’s proposed rule aims to safeguard indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses and deaths.

Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.

Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill ensuring Rhode Island domestic workers receive the state minimum wage. Previously excluded, these workers will now earn at least $14 per hour, with an increase to $15 on January 1st.

SB 1299 proposes a rebuttable presumption for heat-related injuries among agricultural workers in California, potentially shifting legal and administrative burdens in the workers’ compensation system.

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida has reversed a workers’ compensation award in favor of Austin Sodders, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker can pursue a civil lawsuit against third-party manufacturers despite a denied workers’ compensation claim, marking a significant victory for workers’ compensation plaintiff attorneys.

Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers have filed claims alleging misclassification as independent contractors, seeking unpaid wages and other financial compensation.

Two farm labor contractors in Kings County, California have been arraigned on multiple felony counts for allegedly underreporting $29.2 million in payroll to save on workers’ compensation insurance premiums and taxes.

The Whole Worker model centers on the injured worker’s emotional well-being, reducing anxiety and improving recovery outcomes through continuous care and telemedicine.

Joseph Berardo Jr. of Carisk Partners discusses AI’s potential in healthcare, advancements in surgical technology, and emerging trends in the workers’ compensation industry.

A New Jersey court ruled that an Amazon driver’s workplace shooting injury was not compensable under workers’ compensation, citing the personal nature of the incident and lack of connection to employment.

Higher temperatures lead to more work-related injuries, especially in the South and among construction workers.

A West Virginia appellate court ruled that a worker injured while assisting an accident victim during a work-related trip is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, overturning previous decisions.

Navigating the complex intersection of workers’ compensation and employment law can be challenging for employers. Learn how proactive legal strategies can help avoid costly pitfalls.