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Treating OUD as a Chronic Disease Produces Best Outcomes, Expert Says
Treating OUD as a Chronic Disease Produces Best Outcomes, Expert Says

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Despite the decrease in prescription-related opioid overdoses in recent years, there are still many injured workers with opioid use disorder (OUD). The good news is they can recover, no matter how […]
Experts: WC Procedures May Be Harming Injured Workers
Experts: WC Procedures May Be Harming Injured Workers

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Antiquated processes, jurisdictional differences, and excessive amounts of time spent on data collection are integral parts of the workers’ compensation system. But do they end up causing unnecessary harm to injured […]
Adjusting Work Intensity for Returning Heart Patients May Prevent Mental Health Conditions
Adjusting Work Intensity for Returning Heart Patients May Prevent Mental Health Conditions

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Mental health problems – not physical issues – may impede returning to work for some heart patients. A new study suggests workers who undergo non-invasive treatments for heart problems don’t fare […]
Employers Find Ways to Stave off Mass Exodus
Employers Find Ways to Stave off Mass Exodus

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The vast majority of employers surveyed – 70 percent – believe they do an excellent job addressing workforce mental health. But only 47 percent of workers agree. The dichotomy may help […]
Smaller Labor Force, Lower Level of Employment: Welcome to the New Normal
Smaller Labor Force, Lower Level of Employment: Welcome to the New Normal

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) –The latest unemployment stats are the lowest since the pandemic began. The figures for December 2021 and January 2022 marked the first time since March 2020 that the jobless rate was at […]
Short, Proactive Group Program May Mitigate Stress Among New, Shift Workers, Study Suggests
Short, Proactive Group Program May Mitigate Stress Among New, Shift Workers, Study Suggests

 Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Fatigue, sleep problems and burnout often result from work-related stress, leading to reduced productivity and employee turnover – especially for people new to the workforce and/or those with shift work. But […]
Figuring Out FMLA Leave Time Requires Some Decent Math Skills
Figuring Out FMLA Leave Time Requires Some Decent Math Skills

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Employees covered by the federal Family Medical Leave Act are entitled to 12 weeks of leave per year, or 26 weeks in the case of military caregiving. Figuring out exactly how […]
Participatory Ergonomic Interventions Save $$ for Childcare Employers, Study Hints
Participatory Ergonomic Interventions Save $$ for Childcare Employers, Study Hints

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Employers seeking a cost-effective way to reduce musculoskeletal pain among their employees may want to consider participatory ergonomic interventions. A new study suggests organizations might save money through programs designed to […]