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
Professional Employer Organizations Revolutionize Small Business Compliance and HR
Amid challenges, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) emerge as a critical ally for small to medium businesses, blending compliance, HR, and workers’ comp solutions.
March 25, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
Court Denies Truck Driver’s PTSD Claim from Minor Fire, Citing Normal Working Conditions
A Commonwealth Court rules that a minor truck fire, extinguished quickly without injury, does not constitute an abnormal working condition for truck drivers.
March 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
AI Enhancements Streamline Workers’ Compensation Claims Process for Adjusters
AI assistants are revolutionizing the workload for workers’ compensation claims adjusters by providing online claims access and reducing phone and email inquiries.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts Couple Charged in Fraud Schemes Targeting Insurance and Federal Loan Programs
A Massachusetts couple faces charges for defrauding workers’ compensation insurers, the SBA, and their mortgage lender, potentially leading to decades in prison.
March 15, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
Effective Strategies for Employers to Manage Claims and Facilitate Return-to-Work Programs
Discover how employers can save on costs and avoid litigation by offering light-duty employment to injured employees, along with pre-claim preparation tips.
March 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New York Court Upholds Carrier’s Cancelation, Shifts Injury Liability to General Contractor
A court ruling places liability on a general contractor for a subcontractor’s worker’s injury due to the carrier’s policy cancelation for nonpayment.
March 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Workers' Compensation
New York
Maine Roofing Contractor Faces Charges for Lack of Workers’ Comp Coverage
After a not-guilty verdict in a manslaughter case, Shawn Purvis faces new charges for failing to provide workers’ compensation insurance.
March 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Maine
Health Worker Shortages Impact Workers’ Compensation Treatment Options
Ongoing health care worker shortages continue to challenge the availability of treatment for workers’ compensation claimants, with experts calling for industry-wide solutions.
March 13, 2024
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Florida
North Carolina
Two Convicted in Workers’ Compensation Fraud Cases in New York
New York Inspector General’s office secures guilty pleas in cases of workers’ compensation fraud, recovering over $50,000 in misappropriated funds.
March 11, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New York
Addressing the Surge in Construction Industry Risks Amid Growth and Labor Shortages
As the construction industry faces labor shortages and cost escalations, the focus sharpens on risk management and insurance strategies to control rising expenses.
March 8, 2024
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
WD Flooring Faces Hefty Fines for Multiple Safety Violations, OSHA Reports
OSHA proposes a $269,662 penalty against WD Flooring for serious safety violations including electrical and fall hazards, lack of hearing protection, and inadequate training on hazardous chemicals.
March 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Wisconsin
