Magnifying Glass

Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest workers’ compensation industry headlines as they happen

Kind Souls Foundation: Illuminating Hope in Times of Trial 
Kind Souls Foundation: Illuminating Hope in Times of Trial 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the wake of health-related job displacement, individuals often grapple with more than just physical ailments; they face a daunting emotional and mental journey. The Kind Souls Foundation, under the adept […]
What Do You Think: Can Mason Reap Benefits for Knee Condition that Job Made Worse? 
What Do You Think: Can Mason Reap Benefits for Knee Condition that Job Made Worse? 

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Employees generally cannot collect workers’ compensation benefits if their disability preexisted their employment. But what if the worker had the injury prior to starting the job, yet the injury was […]
Study Suggests Use of Police in Healthcare Results in Harm 
Study Suggests Use of Police in Healthcare Results in Harm 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to recent reports, around 40 percent of healthcare workers have experienced violence in the workplace in the last two years. Some estimates have shown that approximately 70 percent of emergency […]
Quick Hit: N.J. Rules for ‘In the Course of Employment’
Quick Hit: N.J. Rules for ‘In the Course of Employment’

Jersey City, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Those who read today's What Do You Think feature got an understanding of the "authorized vehicle rule" in New Jersey. That is just one of four rules Garden State courts […]
What Do You Think: Was N.J. Worker’s Car Crash ‘In Course of Employment’ Under ‘Authorized Vehicle Rule’?
What Do You Think: Was N.J. Worker’s Car Crash ‘In Course of Employment’ Under ‘Authorized Vehicle Rule’?

Mt. Laurel, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Do you remember the case of the pest-control technician from New Jersey who was injured in a vehicular accident in a company car? Well, it went all the way up […]
19-Year-Old Worker Killed by Forklift Driven by his Father One of Several Fatal Accidents 
19-Year-Old Worker Killed by Forklift Driven by his Father One of Several Fatal Accidents 

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A 19-year-old worker killed by a forklift driven by his father, is one of several fatal industrial accidents this month.   According to police reports, Ommatt Cruz, 19, was directing a […]
Recent Humana Report Suggests Value-based Care Improves Costs, Outcomes 
Recent Humana Report Suggests Value-based Care Improves Costs, Outcomes 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – In a “pay-for-performance” program or agreement, providers receive either a bonus or a penalty based on cost and outcome benchmarks that are set by a payer. Value-based payment models use quality […]
Retail Workers More Likely to be Injured in January than During Holidays 
Retail Workers More Likely to be Injured in January than During Holidays 

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – More workers are injured in January than during the holidays, a new report has found.   The report, 2023 Retail Risk Report released Friday by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., found that […]

  • AI california case file caselaw case management case management focus claims compensability compliance compliance corner courts covid do you know the rule exclusive remedy florida FMLA glossary check Healthcare hr homeroom insurance insurers iowa leadership medical NCCI new jersey new york ohio osha pennsylvania roadmap Safety safety at work state info tech technology violence WDYT what do you think women's history women's history month workers' comp 101 workers' recovery Workplace Safety Workplace Violence