In the next few weeks Governor Newsom will likely sign a raft of workers’ comp bills that were passed by the California legislature. More on that in posts to come. But what workers’ comp bills […]

When a State Supreme Court Classification Code decision hits the blogosphere, the readers of J&L Risk Management’s articles and free newsletter should hear about the news. A tremendous thanks to WorkCompCentral for writing the article […]

If only Florida (‘s commitment to patient safety and responsible prescribing and good workers’ comp medical care) was like California. But…no. The Sunshine State’s work comp regulators and legislators don’t seem to care about patient […]

The Certified Physician Program Benefits Providers and Injured Tennessee Workers NASHVILLE –  Employees who suffer work-related injuries face unique challenges when seeking medical treatment. Traditional medical training does not always cover the issues physicians encounter when […]

Getting ready for the workday. Going on a walk with family. Grocery shopping. Working out with a friend. These scenes are what many of us typically associate with a normal routine. But for injured workers, […]

We continue our look at how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact workers’ compensation. Our first entry in this series provided an update on the legislative landscape of workers’ compensation across the country.  Later this year, we […]

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced proposed increases in the maximum benefit rates for Workers’ Compensation for the calendar year 2023.   New 2023 RatesIn the new year, the maximum weekly […]

I am chagrinned to admit a variety of historical moments that I recall. Many things have occurred in my lifetime, and it bothers me more than a little that I am getting, as they say, […]