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In the three years since Governor Murphy signed a law expanding NJDOL’s powers to stop work on a job site when there is strong evidence workers are being exploited, the department has issued 71 stop-work orders, through […]

Miscommunication happens. Most of the time, the consequences are miniscule. Your burger has a tomato on it, your friend shows up for the 9:30 movie instead of the 8:45, your significant other picks up milk […]

The Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) will celebrate the 76th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and the 33rd Safety & Health Conference in Orlando, Florida August 21-24. An array of stakeholders representing all facets of the […]

I was recently back in training mode as the Florida OJCC onboarded three new judges. The latest appointments are important to our vision and strength. First, they bring us somewhat back from a difficult 2022 (our 2023 […]

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are associated with a high cost to employers, due to absenteeism, lost productivity and increased healthcare costs. An employee’s health factors, like diet and physical fitness, can worsen these injuries. But how […]

When a legacy TPA no longer satisfies an organization’s needs, changing to a new service provider could enhance claims results and improve relationships. But, before jumping ship, there are substantial considerations for all stakeholders to […]

Workers Comp policy changes are a part of having coverage in place.  I have seen over 300+ changes to a policy in one year.  Yet, those changes can occur only one way – or are […]

Storms are more intense and more frequent; so are droughts. Everywhere is getting hotter. When it comes, rainfall is more intense. The direct impacts of climate change on workers’ comp are pretty obvious: higher risk for public safety […]