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
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
