Workers’ Compensation Process Stalls Woman’s Ketamine Pain Relief Bid
Facing chronic pain from a workplace injury, a Newfoundland woman contends with workers’ compensation delays for a vital ketamine treatment.
April 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alabama Entertainment Venue Faces Legal Challenge Over Wage and Tip Practices
A group of entertainers is suing an Alabama entertainment venue for $100,000, claiming violations of federal wage and tip-sharing regulations.
April 10, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
DoorDash Launches Benefits Program for Pennsylvania Couriers, Offering Savings Contributions
DoorDash introduces a limited-time pilot program in Pennsylvania, providing delivery couriers with contributions to individual savings accounts for benefits like health insurance and retirement.
April 9, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Tennessee Court Denies COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim for Late Filing
A Tennessee court dismissed a COVID-19 workers’ compensation claim due to late filing and lack of cooperation, marking a significant ruling.
April 9, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Tennessee
Department of Labor Hosts Benefits Outreach for Nuclear Workers in Portsmouth
An essential information session in Portsmouth, Ohio, will guide former and current nuclear workers through benefits under the Energy Employees Program.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
New York City Construction Worker Implicated in Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claim
A construction worker in Queens becomes an unwitting participant in a workers’ compensation fraud scheme, spotlighting a wider issue in New York.
April 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New York
Major Unemployment Fraud Ring Busted in New Jersey
New Jersey authorities charge 20 individuals in a significant crackdown on unemployment insurance fraud, recouping over $1.1 million.
April 3, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
Ohio Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties for Repeated Safety Violations
Despite previous citations, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC fails to safeguard an employee from severe injuries, incurring over $250,000 in OSHA penalties.
April 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Adjuster Regrets Promotion to Claims Manager, Laments Corporate Challenges
A newly promoted claims manager vents frustrations with the role, sparking advice and shared experiences on navigating corporate challenges.
April 2, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Property
Workers' Compensation
Texas
New Mexico Supreme Court Strikes Down Workers’ Compensation Act Provision as Unconstitutional
The New Mexico Supreme Court rules the Workers’ Compensation Act’s differential treatment of physical and mental injuries unconstitutional, advocating for equal benefits.
April 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New Mexico
New Report Sheds Light on Workers’ Compensation Claims Trends in California
A recent study by the WCIRB of California reveals a notable trend: 40% of workers’ compensation claims originate from employees with less than a year of tenure.
April 1, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
The Impact of COVID-19 on Workers’ Compensation: Insights from the National Academy of Social Insurance Report
The 26th annual report by the National Academy of Social Insurance offers a detailed look at workers’ compensation trends during the COVID-19 era, showcasing the system’s adaptability.
March 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Decision on Weight-Loss Surgery Compensation
In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court rules against covering weight-loss surgery under workers’ compensation for a preschool employee.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
North Carolina
Louisiana Proposes Two Bills to Amend Workers’ Compensation Laws
Representatives Taylor introduces two bills in Louisiana aiming to modify the landscape of workers’ compensation claims and presumptions.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Louisiana
Alabama Medical Fraud Scheme Leads to Prison Sentences for Four Individuals
A compounding pharmacy fraud scheme in Alabama involving kickbacks for unnecessary medical services results in prison sentences and hefty restitution orders.
March 25, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
