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There is a concept discussed in the world of legislation and regulation, labeled "artifact." Merriam Webster provides the following definition: "something or someone arising from or associated with an earlier time, especially when regarded as […]

Ergonomic principle can help your employees not only work safely and productively, but it also encourages health in their lives as well. The goal of ergonomics is to optimize how we work by designing a […]

The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently published the findings of its study on the use of chiropractic care to treat injured workers in the United States suffering from lower back pain. As a chiropractor […]

Workers’ compensation claims may be pursued against two companies if there is found to be joint employment. While case law defines employment status, the US National Labor Relations Board has issued a proposed Rule to […]

The anniversary of September 11, 2001 will continue to bring memories for most. However, as we remember today, it is noteworthy that those born on that date have achieved "drinking age." The ages of 16, […]

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 […]