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Legislation Introduced to Combat ‘Flash Mob’ Thefts
Legislation Introduced to Combat ‘Flash Mob’ Thefts

Safety at Work Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Legislation to combat organized retail theft will protect workers, law makers said. The bill, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, introduced by U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley […]
From Aggressive to Respected: Shifting Perception through Tone and Mannerisms 
From Aggressive to Respected: Shifting Perception through Tone and Mannerisms 

Leadership Link The Issue: Balancing Assertiveness and Respect in the Workplace  Women in leadership or professional roles often walk a fine line regarding communication. Speak too directly, and they risk being labeled "aggressive," "abrasive," or […]
Suspect Charged in Killing of 18-Year-Old Waffle House Employee
Suspect Charged in Killing of 18-Year-Old Waffle House Employee

Laurinburg, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Officials in North Carolina said they have charged a man with murder after he allegedly killed an 18-year-old Waffle House worker over grits and eggs. The Laurinburg, N.C. police said Florwer […]
What’s within a WCJ’s Discretion in a Pa. Workers’ Compensation Case?
What’s within a WCJ’s Discretion in a Pa. Workers’ Compensation Case?

Courts & Compliance Recently, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court considered what a workers' compensation judge must do at trial and what deference a WCJ's decisions are entitled to on appeal. I the case, Lebanon Transit v. […]
How Do You Calculate Percentage of Hearing Loss in Maryland?
How Do You Calculate Percentage of Hearing Loss in Maryland?

Compliance Corner If you're in Maryland and you're looking for information on calculating hearing loss for purposes of workers' compensation, there are several sources you can turn to. One of those sources is Simply Research, […]
When You don’t Know What to Say at End of Life, Try These Four Phrases 
When You don’t Know What to Say at End of Life, Try These Four Phrases 

Case Management Focus I have started watching a new show, The Pitt, which is streaming on MAX. The show's premise is to raise awareness by highlighting issues that the Emergency Department team face as part […]
Was Firing Employee whose Husband was Terminal FMLA Retaliation?
Was Firing Employee whose Husband was Terminal FMLA Retaliation?

What Do You Think? The FMLA allows an eligible employee to take leave to care for a spouse or other family member. Employees that interfere with that right risk retaliation lawsuits. A case involving a […]
What’s a ‘Personal Injury’ in Massachusetts?
What’s a ‘Personal Injury’ in Massachusetts?

Glossary Check For those who need to work in technical language and get it right, knowing definitions of terms and how they're defined or described under states' workers' compensation laws could come in handy. Simply […]

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