Ameribuilt Contractors appealed the workers' compensation judge's February 1, 2022 order rejecting a proposed settlement and disqualifying its assigned insurance counsel, Brown & Connery, LLP (B&C), on the basis of a perceived conflict between Ameribuilt's […]

There is an evolving nature of the employment relationship. I have written about “quiet quitting“ (September 2022). This essentially equates to the employee doing only what is required and lacking any ambition or even tolerance […]

Lakeland, FL (WorkersCompensation.com)–An employer need not eliminate a job’s essential function to accommodate a worker with a disability. But it may need to restructure the job. The customer service representative for a packing and manufacturing […]

A New Jersey Court of Appeals upheld an award for total disability workers' compensation benefits.  The injured worker suffered from bilateral carpal tunnel injuries. The 61-year-old punch press operator was deemed unable to work due to the […]

WHAT: As we emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, a labor shortage became apparent. To lure workers back to the workforce, wages needed to increase. As a result, all economic sectors have experienced wage growth, and lower-wage […]

Generally, only employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Independent contractors are not. The line between employee status and IC status is a blurry one. It can be particularly difficult when it comes to truck […]

Setting goals is a core competency workers' compensation case managers apply to every case they work. Setting and achieving those goals allows the case manager to prove their value to the injured worker, the employer, […]

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are costly, averaging around $136,000 in incurred costs, whereas lost-time claims typically average $51,000. However, early intervention that includes the proper assessment and care can make all the difference in providing […]