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 […]

How many of us have medicine cabinets where we store our “you never know” items? We routinely pick up cough drops and syrups, adult and child variations of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, muscle creams, bandages, […]

Engineered nanomaterials have led to promising advances in medicine, consumer products, energy, materials and manufacturing. Despite their positive impact, many unknowns exist around the impact on worker health. Nanotechnology has expanded tremendously over the last […]

Houston, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – One of the best things a company can do to avoid FMLA interference and retaliation claims is to document performance problems and policy violations when they happen. As one case shows, […]

Stroudsburg, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Pennsylvania, a worker who is acting in violation of a positive work order when he is injured may not be able to collect benefits for the injury. But what circumstances […]

A new interactive dashboard from NCCI details enacted legislation set to impact the workers’ compensation industry. We explore the significant themes that could affect overall costs and regulation nationwide. The times certainly are a-changin’ with […]

Holiday season shopping is upon us, and with it comes greater safety challenges for retailers already struggling with staffing shortages. Employers seeking effective and timely onboarding and safety training for seasonal employees can start by […]

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court’s summary judgment in favor of defendant Customer Connexx LLC and remanded for further proceedings in a collective action brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act […]