New Study Uncovers State Variations in Workers’ Compensation for First Responders’ Mental Health
Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.
July 16, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida Court Rules Employer Entitled to Full Workers’ Compensation Lien
A Florida appellate court has ruled that Captain D’s LLC is entitled to fully collect on its workers’ compensation lien after an injured worker failed to prove she didn’t receive full value from her injuries in a third-party settlement.
July 15, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida
AI Helps Cut Workers Comp Costs by Identifying Fraud and Difficult Claims
Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.
July 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Georgia
Massachusetts
Missouri
New OSHA Rule to Protect Workers from Heat Illness
OSHA’s proposed rule aims to safeguard indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses and deaths.
July 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Colorado
Maryland
Minnesota
Oregon
Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter
Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.
July 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Tennessee
Rhode Island Domestic Workers Now Entitled to State Minimum Wage
Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill ensuring Rhode Island domestic workers receive the state minimum wage. Previously excluded, these workers will now earn at least $14 per hour, with an increase to $15 on January 1st.
July 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New York
Rhode Island
Heat-Related Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in California Agriculture
SB 1299 proposes a rebuttable presumption for heat-related injuries among agricultural workers in California, potentially shifting legal and administrative burdens in the workers’ compensation system.
June 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida Appeals Court Reverses Workers’ Compensation Award for Former MLB Player
The First District Court of Appeal of Florida has reversed a workers’ compensation award in favor of Austin Sodders, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
June 17, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
West Virginia Supreme Court Rules on Workers’ Compensation and Product Liability
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker can pursue a civil lawsuit against third-party manufacturers despite a denied workers’ compensation claim, marking a significant victory for workers’ compensation plaintiff attorneys.
June 13, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
West Virginia
Delivery Drivers File Wage Claims Against Amazon
Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers have filed claims alleging misclassification as independent contractors, seeking unpaid wages and other financial compensation.
June 13, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California
Illinois
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Major Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Uncovered in California
Two farm labor contractors in Kings County, California have been arraigned on multiple felony counts for allegedly underreporting $29.2 million in payroll to save on workers’ compensation insurance premiums and taxes.
June 12, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California
Whole Worker Approach Revolutionizes Claims and Recovery
The Whole Worker model centers on the injured worker’s emotional well-being, reducing anxiety and improving recovery outcomes through continuous care and telemedicine.
June 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Innovations in Workers’ Compensation: Insights from Carisk Partners’ Joseph Berardo Jr.
Joseph Berardo Jr. of Carisk Partners discusses AI’s potential in healthcare, advancements in surgical technology, and emerging trends in the workers’ compensation industry.
June 10, 2024
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey Court Denies Workers’ Comp Claim for Amazon Driver Injured in Workplace Shooting
A New Jersey court ruled that an Amazon driver’s workplace shooting injury was not compensable under workers’ compensation, citing the personal nature of the incident and lack of connection to employment.
June 3, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
Managing Workers’ Comp Claims in High Heat
Higher temperatures lead to more work-related injuries, especially in the South and among construction workers.
June 3, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Texas
