HB 7173 aims to reform Rhode Island’s workers’ compensation law, focusing on employee rights and anti-discrimination measures, with significant implications for employers.
A deaf truck driver was awarded $335,682 by a federal judge following a successful discrimination lawsuit against Werner Enterprises and Drivers Management, LLC.
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.
Gabriela Inamagua, alongside her father and his former girlfriend, faces prison for a multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving shell companies and insurance deception.
Georgia contractor Jose Martinez faces charges for defrauding Liberty Mutual Insurance by underreporting payroll, impacting workers’ compensation premiums.
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.
Exploring the top five pharmacy trends in workers’ compensation for 2024, focusing on physician dispensing, mental health, opioids, long COVID, and inflation.
A new white paper analysis questions traditional assumptions about workers’ compensation patients, highlighting the need for a revolution in treatment approaches.
Wearable technology in the workplace offers significant potential to improve employee health and safety, potentially leading to reduced workers’ compensation claims.