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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with its bankruptcy proceedings, a move President Joe Biden said would offer the Sackler family protections from opioid-related civil […]
Back to Basics – The Human Element, Section 4: Balance and Respect
Back to Basics – The Human Element, Section 4: Balance and Respect

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the ever-demanding field of workers' compensation, striking the right balance is not just an aspiration but a necessity. Section 4, titled "Balance and Respect," dives into the foundational aspects that […]
What Do You Think: Can Injured Grocery Manager Collect Benefits for Unexplained Tumble?
What Do You Think: Can Injured Grocery Manager Collect Benefits for Unexplained Tumble?

Parker, CO (WorkersCompensation.com)–To obtain workers’ compensation benefits, an employee must show that his injury arose out of his employment. But what happens when an employee falls while working and injures himself, and there’s no clear […]
Do You Know the Rule? Wis. Computation of Weekly Wage
Do You Know the Rule? Wis. Computation of Weekly Wage

Milwaukee, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) -- People probably don't go into workers' compensation because they have a love for numbers, but you won't get far before running into math along the way. So, to keep things clear […]
Back to Basics – The Human Element, Section 3: Restorative Efforts
Back to Basics – The Human Element, Section 3: Restorative Efforts

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Workers' compensation claims, by their very nature, involve distressing and life-altering experiences. The primary objective must always be restoring injured workers to their pre-accident conditions, both physically and emotionally. Section 3 […]
Brawl Starts After Boaters Attack Employee
Brawl Starts After Boaters Attack Employee

Montgomery, AL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Several people are under arrest following a brawl out on an Alabama dock after white boaters attacked a black riverboat worker. Video of the brawl has circulated on the internet showing […]
Q&A: Wash. Posting Requirements
Q&A: Wash. Posting Requirements

Tacoma, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the State of Washington, employers are required to obtain a certificate of insurance coverage and post it conspicuously in their place of business. They must have a separate certificate of […]
Back to Basics – The Human Element, Section 2: Ethical Practices and Fair Play
Back to Basics – The Human Element, Section 2: Ethical Practices and Fair Play

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Integrating ethical practices and principles of fair play is paramount in the demanding landscape of workers' compensation claims. Section 2 delves into the essential elements of this approach, emphasizing the importance […]

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