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Mail Worker Killed on Route in rural North Carolina
Mail Worker Killed on Route in rural North Carolina

Safety at Work Hays, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Officials in North Carolina said a mail carrier was shot and killed in broad daylight last week. According to police reports, the incident happened on Montieth Acres Road […]
What Happens when a New Jersey Employer Fails to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
What Happens when a New Jersey Employer Fails to Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Compliance Corner Do you know what happens to New Jersey employers who try to fudge it on workers' compensation insurance coverage? As Simply Research subscribers know, the rules are as follows. 'Disorderly Persons Offense' An […]
What are the Reimbursement Rules for Dispensed Medications in Michigan?
What are the Reimbursement Rules for Dispensed Medications in Michigan?

Compliance Corner What does Michigan require for reimbursement of dispensed prescription medications? Thanks to Simply Research, here's a guide. AWP Minus 10% Prescription medication must be reimbursed at the average wholesale price minus 10%, as […]
What are the Reimbursement Guidelines in North Dakota?
What are the Reimbursement Guidelines in North Dakota?

Compliance Corner When an injured worker seeks reimbursement under North Dakota workers' compensation law, what steps must she follow? Thanks to Simply Research, we take a look. Basics Requests for reimbursement must be received within […]
Opposition Increases against SCOTUS for Siding with Corporate America in Roundup Decision  
Opposition Increases against SCOTUS for Siding with Corporate America in Roundup Decision  

At the Supreme Court The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling that could block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.    Christopher  A. […]
Chef Files Lawsuit against Kylie Jenner, her Third Employee-related Suit this Year
Chef Files Lawsuit against Kylie Jenner, her Third Employee-related Suit this Year

Can You Believe It? Los Angeles, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A former chef has filed suit against Kylie Jenner claiming the grueling workload and physical demands placed on her caused her miscarriage. It's the third working […]
What Happens in Nevada if Notice of Injury or Claim for Compensation isn’t Filed?
What Happens in Nevada if Notice of Injury or Claim for Compensation isn’t Filed?

Compliance Corner Among defenses available in workers' compensation claims, many states provide a defense for a lack of or late notice of a worker's injury, subject to exceptions. As Simply Research subscribers know, the Nevada […]
Carriage Driver Union Calls for Hitching Posts to Be Built in Central Park Following Tourist Death   
Carriage Driver Union Calls for Hitching Posts to Be Built in Central Park Following Tourist Death   

Safety at Work The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park earlier this month has spurred union drivers to demand hitching posts be installed throughout one of […]

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