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Many of those who became accustomed to remote arrangements during the pandemic fear they will lose their work-life balance upon returning to the office. Meanwhile, others feel they will gain social engagement and a sense […]

Summary: Rising prescription drug costs can affect workers’ compensation claims, as these types of medications account for 14% of claim costs. Find out what workers’ compensation carriers and employers can do to help manage the ever-increasing costs of […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the face of the workforce. Much like an individual who survived a near-death experience, workers around the world have en masse taken stock of their lives during the past two years, […]

Abbie Hudgens, Administrator of the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, has announced that she recently reappointed Judge Joshua Davis Baker to the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims. Judge Baker sits in Nashville. This will be […]

Safety management is a career path that may not be listed in the U.S. News 100 best jobs rankings, but it is certainly an important and rewarding occupation no matter your industry of choice. Protecting workers […]

At the outset, this is a blog about workers' compensation. Periodically, I get feedback from the mis- (or un-) informed asking "what does this (whatever it is) have to do with workers' compensation?" While it […]

The NCCI Annual Issues Symposium 2022 kicked off with me missing some of the morning sessions due to a medical issue.   Cristine Pike, Communications Director – NCCI, was kind enough to keep me up to […]

As the weather warms up, people get excited to take their grills out of winter hibernation and host their first BBQ of the season. Meanwhile, restaurants prepare for the nicer weather by cleaning up their […]