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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The claims industry is set for transformation in 2025, with AI adoption accelerating, regulations tightening—especially around mental health—and workforce dynamics shifting.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping workers’ compensation, offering faster claims resolution and fairer settlements, but overcoming resistance from seasoned adjusters remains a challenge.

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.

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.

The U.S. saw a 3.7% decline in workplace fatalities in 2023, with transportation incidents, falls, and violent acts remaining significant contributors to workplace injuries and deaths.