Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Beginning July 1, New York's Workers' Compensation Board will use a desk review process in place of a formal hearing to review Section 32 waiver agreements involving claimants who are […]

Seattle, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Those who subscribe to our Simply Research compliance database know that the State of Washington recently released a Guide to Workers' Compensation for employers. Here's the lowdown on what the guide […]

Salem, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When it comes to workers' compensation steps and information, the State of Oregon puts the onus on employers to take care of a number of responsibilities. Here's a look at what […]

Eugene, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Oregon, when it is asserted that a worker's current employment precludes the worker from being awarded partial temporary disability benefits, the work must be both “gainful” and “suitable.” But what counts as […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Empathy is not just a buzzword in workers' compensation. Empathy is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance our ability to support injured workers. Understanding why empathy matters, recognizing its importance, […]

Augusta, ME (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When medical evidence could point for or against a worker, what's that mean for a workers' compensation claim? As the court in McLaughlin v. Community Living Association, No. App. Div. 23-0019 […]

Sacramento, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A bail bondsman whose co-workers described as a “gentle giant” is dead after an attack by a customer, one of several employees attacked on the job recently. Kevin Brace, 56, worked […]

Providence, RI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Last week, the Case Management Society of America held its annual conference. Case managers from all sectors gather in Providence, Rhode Island, to learn, network, and share information to improve their […]