Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Workers’ compensation adjusters operate in a complex environment where they must balance the needs of injured workers, employers, and insurance requirements. This role demands a balance of empathy, care, compassion, and […]

Newark, DE (WorkersCompensation.com). When an employer involves employees in volunteer work, that work can result in a compensable injury if it occurred within the scope of employment. A case involving a customer service representative  for […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Self-leadership is a concept that has evolved. It suggests individuals can shape their behavior and outcomes through self-influence and self-direction. This principle empowers people to take control of their actions, decisions, […]

Manhattan, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A medical student who performs with his electric cello in the subways of New York City said it’s too dangerous to continue. Iain Forrest, a performer who is part of the […]

Lebanon, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) An employee claiming FMLA retaliation may continue with her lawsuit, even if her employer points to a valid basis for firing her. However, the employee will have to first show that her […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Fairness and objectivity are paramount in the Workers' Compensation system, ensuring all parties receive equitable treatment. However, conscious or unconscious bias can significantly impact decision-making processes, potentially leading to unfair outcomes. […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Workers' Compensation Nurse Case Managers do not diagnose or treat people. They work with the medical team to coordinate care, increase communication to ensure smooth care transitions and help the injured […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Physicians received a 3.4 percent cut in Medicare rates at the first of this year as a result of an ongoing decrease of the conversion factor used to calculate rates. For […]