
Gen Z Still Leads in Workplace Mental Health Struggles Despite Slight Improvement
Although mental health concerns among Gen Z workers have slightly declined, they remain higher than other generations, highlighting the ongoing need for employer support.
May 1, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Four Charged in Southern California Workers Compensation Fraud Scheme
California officials charged four people with felony conspiracy and unlawful referrals in a $14.5 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme targeting Spanish-speaking workers.
April 28, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
California

New York Court Blocks City’s Attempt to Recoup Firefighter Injury Payments After Retirement
A New York court has ruled that post-retirement pension supplements paid to an injured firefighter are not subject to reimbursement under workers’ compensation laws.
April 21, 2025
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New York

How Digital Payments Are Reshaping the Insurance Claims Experience
The insurance industry is navigating complex challenges to digitize payments, improve claims satisfaction, and meet the rising expectations of policyholders and vendors.
April 18, 2025
Auto
Insurance Industry
Technology
Workers' Compensation

New York Reports Surge in Workers’ Comp Fraud With $2.7M Identified in 2024
Workers’ comp fraud in New York rose nearly 30% in 2024, with 14 arrests and over $1.4 million in restitution returned to agencies, insurers, and employers.
April 18, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New York

Orlando Trio Admits to $58 Million Construction Payroll Fraud Scheme
Three Orlando residents face prison time after pleading guilty to a years-long fraud scheme that evaded workers’ comp premiums and payroll taxes in the construction sector.
April 7, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida

Mental Health Becomes Leading Workplace Injury as Small Businesses Struggle with Safety and Costs
Three in four small businesses experienced a workplace injury in the past year, with mental health injuries now surpassing physical ones as the most reported incident.
April 2, 2025
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

How AI and Data Are Reshaping Workers’ Compensation Fraud Detection
Insurers are using artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and cross-industry collaboration to detect and prevent workers’ compensation fraud in real time.
March 31, 2025
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Construction Site Injury Fraud Allegations Spark Legal Battle in New York City
Construction leaders say fraudulent injury claims are driving up costs and insurance rates, but critics argue that systemic safety issues and legal rights are being overlooked.
March 31, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
New York

More U.S. Workers Report Burnout as Hiring Delays and Heavy Workloads Persist
A new Robert Half survey finds 36% of U.S. professionals feel burned out, with workload, lack of recognition, and limited growth opportunities driving the trend.
March 31, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Georgia Court Rules in Favor of Injured Worker Despite Prior Medical Misrepresentation
A Georgia appellate court ruled that an employer cannot use a worker’s prior undisclosed injury against them if the employer knowingly continued their employment before a subsequent workplace injury occurred.
March 4, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Georgia

Firefighter Indicted for Alleged Workers’ Compensation Fraud
An Ohio firefighter has been indicted on charges of workers’ compensation fraud and theft, accused of unlawfully obtaining benefits between January and February 2022.
March 4, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Ohio

Tampa Contractor Sentenced to 4 Years, Ordered to Pay $55M for Fraud and Safety Violations
A Tampa-based contractor was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay over $55 million in restitution for fraud, tax evasion, and workplace violations that led to an employee’s death.
February 24, 2025
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida

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, 2025
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, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Michigan
Oregon
Tennessee



