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RISE Mentorship Program Accepting Fall 2025 Applicants Through August 4 
RISE Mentorship Program Accepting Fall 2025 Applicants Through August 4 

Structured program connects insurance professionals for development, leadership, and long-term impact  By Dr. Claire Muselman  August 3, 2025 | Sarasota, FL — The Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) organization is now accepting applications for its Fall […]
Did Workers’ Comp Claim Come Back to Bite Worker who Tried to Sue Pet Food Company?
Did Workers’ Comp Claim Come Back to Bite Worker who Tried to Sue Pet Food Company?

The “exclusive remedy” rule is not the only thing that can stop an employee from suing a company for negligence when the company has workers’ compensation coverage. An Ohio case involving an employee who said […]
What are Rhode Island’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rules for Employers?
What are Rhode Island’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rules for Employers?

Compliance Corner When it comes to staying on the right side of workers' compensation law, the State of Rhode Island -- and Simply Research -- have the info on insurance rules. Here's a look at […]
Did Lab Have to Swallow Bitter Pill of $10 million Punitive Damages Award?
Did Lab Have to Swallow Bitter Pill of $10 million Punitive Damages Award?

What Do You Think? An employer can get sued for failing to reasonably accommodate an employee with a disability. But did you know that courts may award punitive damages to a worker who wins her […]
RISE Leadership Summit 2025: Empowering Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders 
RISE Leadership Summit 2025: Empowering Tomorrow’s Insurance Leaders 

The Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) Leadership Summit recently convened in Fort Lauderdale, from June 16 to June 18, 2025. This dynamic gathering brought together emerging and established leaders in the insurance industry, providing extensive […]
Legislation Introduced to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
Legislation Introduced to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

Climate & Comp Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – With Americans from Nebraska to the Northeast sweltering under a heat dome, Congressmembers joined forces with labor unions to announce bipartisan and bicameral legislation to implement federal workplace […]
Relying too Hard on AI Costs Injured Worker Credibility with Federal Court
Relying too Hard on AI Costs Injured Worker Credibility with Federal Court

The Trained A-Eye An injured worker thought he was citing solid case law in support of his claims against his employer and its insurer, but AI led him astray -- and drew the court's ire. […]
Did Media Company Cancel Saleswoman’s Job because she Used FMLA Leave?
Did Media Company Cancel Saleswoman’s Job because she Used FMLA Leave?

What Do You Think? Employers can get into trouble for retaliation if they fire an employee because the employee is using or has used FMLA leave. But what if that employee genuinely cannot return to […]

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