Rhode Island Bill Proposes Amendments to Enhance Workers’ Compensation Law
HB 7173 aims to reform Rhode Island’s workers’ compensation law, focusing on employee rights and anti-discrimination measures, with significant implications for employers.
January 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Rhode Island
Connecticut Expands Workers’ Compensation for PTSD to All Employees
Connecticut’s new law now includes all employees under workers’ compensation for PTSD, expanding benefits previously reserved for first responders.
January 16, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Connecticut
Deaf Truck Driver Wins Discrimination Case Against Werner Enterprises
A deaf truck driver was awarded $335,682 by a federal judge following a successful discrimination lawsuit against Werner Enterprises and Drivers Management, LLC.
January 16, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Nebraska
January Sees Higher Workers’ Compensation Claims in Retail Sector, Surpassing Holiday Months
A surprising trend emerges with January experiencing a 25% increase in retail sector workers’ compensation claims, surpassing the holiday months, according to AmTrust’s 2023 Retail Risk Report.
January 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida Check-Cashing Fraud Scheme Leads to Prison Sentences for Three Conspirators
Gabriela Inamagua, alongside her father and his former girlfriend, faces prison for a multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving shell companies and insurance deception.
January 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Contractor Charged for Defrauding Liberty Mutual of $9 Million in Insurance Premiums
Georgia contractor Jose Martinez faces charges for defrauding Liberty Mutual Insurance by underreporting payroll, impacting workers’ compensation premiums.
January 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Court Upholds New York Fund’s Authority to Surcharge Noncash Tips for Black Car Drivers
A Second Circuit Court ruling supports the New York workers’ compensation fund’s authority to impose a surcharge on noncash tips for black car drivers.
January 3, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New York
The Evolving Dynamics of Pharmacy Use in Workers’ Compensation
Exploring the top five pharmacy trends in workers’ compensation for 2024, focusing on physician dispensing, mental health, opioids, long COVID, and inflation.
January 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Unveiling New Insights into Workers’ Compensation Patient Care
A new white paper analysis questions traditional assumptions about workers’ compensation patients, highlighting the need for a revolution in treatment approaches.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
How Wearable Technology is Reshaping Worker Safety and Compensation Claims
Wearable technology in the workplace offers significant potential to improve employee health and safety, potentially leading to reduced workers’ compensation claims.
December 27, 2023
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Uncovering the True Impact of Insurance Fraud at 2023 CLM Focus Conference
Understanding the real impact of insurance fraud, as experts reveal its staggering annual cost and debunk the myth of it being a victimless crime.
December 22, 2023
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Workers' Compensation
Emerging Virtual and Psychedelic Therapies Transform PTSD Treatment in Workers’ Comp
Exploring innovative approaches in workers’ compensation for PTSD treatment, including virtual reality and psychedelic-assisted therapy, in response to America’s mental health crisis
December 22, 2023
Education & Training
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Tech Innovations Reshape Workers’ Compensation Claims Processing
Technology is revolutionizing workers’ compensation claims, with tools that streamline processing, identify trends, and improve outcomes.
December 18, 2023
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Nevada
Understanding the Fine Line Between Fraud and Red Flags in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Delving into the legal intricacies of fraud versus red flags in workers’ compensation, emphasizing the role of claims and risk managers in identifying potential fraudulent activities.
December 14, 2023
Education & Training
Fraud
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Strategies for the Evolving Workers’ Compensation Market
As the workers’ compensation market begins to shift, exploring expert insights and strategies for agents and insureds in navigating these changes in 2024.
December 13, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
New Jersey
New York
