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US Supreme Court Allows Veteran to Sue a State Agency for Employment Discrimination
US Supreme Court Allows Veteran to Sue a State Agency for Employment Discrimination

In a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Breyer, the US Supreme Court reversed a lower court and remanded the case allowing a veteran to sue the state of Texas. It held under the US Constitution […]
WCF Insurance Announces New Chief Information Officer, Matt Goldsberry
WCF Insurance Announces New Chief Information Officer, Matt Goldsberry

Salt Lake City,UT (WorkersCompensation.com) - WCF Insurance has announced the promotion of Matt Goldsberry to Chief Information Officer. He will oversee the technology strategy and initiatives for the company and report to WCF CEO and […]
US Department of Labor Proposes $315K More in Fines for Ohio Vehicle Parts Manufacturer That Continues to Expose Workers to Dangerous Machine Hazards
US Department of Labor Proposes $315K More in Fines for Ohio Vehicle Parts Manufacturer That Continues to Expose Workers to Dangerous Machine Hazards

Conneaut,OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – An Ohio aluminum vehicle parts manufacturer cited for safety and health violations after a worker in Ravenna suffered fatal injuries in March 2021, continues to put workers at risk. The U.S. Department of […]
Central Florida Firefighter Seeking PTSD Coverage Gets Boost from State Leader
Central Florida Firefighter Seeking PTSD Coverage Gets Boost from State Leader

Brevard County,FL (WorkersCompensation.com)  — A local firefighter in a court battle to get coverage for PTSD treatment is getting support from the state’s Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshal.… Jimmy Patronis’ office filed what’s known […]
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Arrested For Altering Doctor's Reports
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Arrested For Altering Doctor's Reports

Los Angeles ( WorkersCompensation.com) : On June 29, 2022, Police Officer II Crystal Lara, a 12–year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, assigned to Southwest Area, was arrested in the City of Los Angeles […]
'Did the Chemicals Get You?' – HR's Comment Helps Seal Award for Worker who Fainted, Fell
'Did the Chemicals Get You?' – HR's Comment Helps Seal Award for Worker who Fainted, Fell

Monroe, NC (WorkersCompensation.com)–An employer who asserts that a workplace injury arose out of a chronic condition, rather than the worker’s job, better be ready to make its case.  In Stewart v. Goulston Technologies, Inc., No. […]
Today's Forecast Calls for Clinical Intervention
Today's Forecast Calls for Clinical Intervention

I grew up in an area of the country where it rarely snowed, but when it did, it was difficult to predict. Years of anticipation was followed by disappointment, and occasionally a few unexpected and […]
No Shortcuts to Safety When Doing It Yourself
No Shortcuts to Safety When Doing It Yourself

June has now come and gone, and you would really like to get that planned facility upgrade done before cold weather sets in again. You had mentioned it to your go-to contractor last winter, but […]