Maryland’s Crackdown on Workplace Fraud Uncovers Thousands of Misclassified Workers
Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud identified over 5,500 misclassified workers in 2024, recovering millions in lost wages and tax revenue while proposing stronger enforcement measures.
February 24
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Maryland
Fast-Food Workers Face Growing Risks as Customer Violence Escalates
As fast-food employees prepare meals, they also face an increasing risk of customer aggression. Recent violent incidents highlight the dangers of frontline service jobs.
February 14
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Michigan
Oregon
Tennessee
What Happens if OSHA Is Eliminated? The Potential Impact on Workplace Safety and Workers’ Compensation
A proposed bill seeks to abolish OSHA, shifting workplace safety to individual states. The move could increase injuries, raise workers’ compensation costs, and create legal and financial challenges for employers and insurers.
February 14
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
Super Bowl Monday Absenteeism To Hit Record High
As millions of football fans tune in for Super Bowl LIX, a record-breaking 22.6 million U.S. employees are expected to miss work the following Monday. Employers must plan ahead to address absenteeism, productivity dips, and workplace engagement challenges.
February 5
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Starbucks Employee Attacked by Monkey in Drive-Thru
A Starbucks worker in Mobile, Alabama, was attacked by a pet monkey that escaped from a customer’s vehicle. Authorities are investigating, and the owner may face charges.
February 4
Liability
Risk Management
Weird
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
OSHA Strengthens PPE Rule to Ensure Proper Fit for Construction Workers
A revised OSHA rule effective January 13, 2025, explicitly mandates that personal protective equipment (PPE) in construction must properly fit each worker, improving workplace safety and reducing hazards related to ill-fitting gear.
January 30
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
How 2025 Will Reshape Claims Management: AI, Regulations, and Workforce Changes
The claims industry is set for transformation in 2025, with AI adoption accelerating, regulations tightening—especially around mental health—and workforce dynamics shifting.
January 29
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
New York
Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker Falls from Boston Theater Scaffold
A federal investigation found safety violations by NER Construction Management led to a worker’s fatal fall at the Cutler Majestic Theater in Boston. OSHA has proposed $115,221 in fines.
January 24
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
Property & Casualty Insurance Market Sustains Underwriting Profit Growth into 2025
The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry is poised for continued profitability, fueled by improving personal auto results, economic growth, and challenges in commercial lines.
January 17
Auto
Property
Underwriting
Workers' Compensation
USDA Studies Find Elevated Health Risks for U.S. Meat Plant Workers
Two USDA studies reveal that U.S. chicken and pork plant workers face significantly higher risks of musculoskeletal disorders, raising concerns about workplace safety in the industry.
January 13
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Emerging Insurance Trends Redefining Claims Management in 2025
Discover the top claims and risk management trends for 2025, including AI-driven solutions, cyber insurance evolution, wearables in the workplace, and enhanced catastrophe response.
January 13
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Workplace Injuries Must Meet Specific Criteria for Compensation, Virginia WCC Rules
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission denied benefits to a school bus driver, emphasizing that injuries caused by simple acts like walking are not automatically compensable.
January 8
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Virginia
Adjusting to Change: Embracing AI in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Artificial intelligence is reshaping workers’ compensation, offering faster claims resolution and fairer settlements, but overcoming resistance from seasoned adjusters remains a challenge.
January 8
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Walmart and Branch Messenger Over Alleged Payment Violations
The CFPB has accused Walmart and Branch Messenger of coercing gig drivers to use costly deposit accounts and misrepresenting access to wages, resulting in over $10 million in fees.
January 6
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Worker’s Chocolate Rescue Ends in Denied Compensation Claim
A Virginia worker’s knee injury, sustained while salvaging chocolates from his employer’s delivery truck, was deemed outside the scope of employment by the Workers’ Compensation Commission.
January 6
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Virginia
