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VRC Investigations Acquires Woodall & Broome and Prime Source Investigations
VRC Investigations Acquires Woodall & Broome and Prime Source Investigations

Denton, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) - VRC Investigations has acquired two top insurance defense investigations firms, Woodall and Broome and Prime Source Investigations, continuing the company’s drive to become the leading insurance investigations and anti-fraud firm in […]
OH BWC: Public Employer Rate Cut Effective Jan. 1
OH BWC: Public Employer Rate Cut Effective Jan. 1

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) - Ohio’s public employers will pay nearly $17 million less in workers’ compensation insurance premiums next year to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) thanks to a rate cut that went […]
2021 Predictions – How'd I do?
2021 Predictions – How'd I do?

It’s time once again to see how I did on my 2021 predictions for workers’ comp. Today we’ll dive into the first 5 and finish up with the last 5 tomorrow.  Total premiums will stay low.As […]
Proving De Quervain's, Trigger Thumb Is Work Related
Proving De Quervain's, Trigger Thumb Is Work Related

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a common and painful condition that affects the tendons (tissue that connects muscles to bones) of the wrist. Symptoms of de Quervain’s tenosynovitis include: Pain near the base of your thumb Swelling near […]
Construction Safety Report Looks at Hazard Prevention for Human-Robot Interactions
Construction Safety Report Looks at Hazard Prevention for Human-Robot Interactions

Silver Spring, MD — To help assess and quantify human-robot interaction safety hazards on construction worksites, a recently published report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training details a newly developed practical […]
US DOL Secures $1M Settlement with New Jersey Aluminum Foundry to Resolve Long-Standing Worker Safety, Health Violations
US DOL Secures $1M Settlement with New Jersey Aluminum Foundry to Resolve Long-Standing Worker Safety, Health Violations

Delair, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) - Aluminum Shapes LLC will affirm a $1 million penalty and accept 10 willful, 15 repeat and 55 serious violations and one other-than-serious citation in a settlement agreement to resolve two long-running […]
Maine Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Meet on OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing for Public Sector Employees
Maine Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Meet on OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing for Public Sector Employees

Maine Board of Occupational Safety and Health to Meet on January 18 on OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing for Public Sector Employees Per State law and longstanding agreement with OSHA, Maine […]
VA: 2022 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules Begin January 1, 2022
VA: 2022 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules Begin January 1, 2022

Richmond, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) - On January 1, 2022, The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission will implement the 2022 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules that will establish the maximum fees for fee scheduled medical services rendered […]