Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Portsmouth, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A man accused of killing a North Carolina Waffle House employee over his bacon taking too long has been arrested in Virginia, police said, while a customer who stabbed an on-duty […]

The recent Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Walgreens sends shockwaves through multiple industries, including workers' compensation. The lawsuit alleges that Walgreens knowingly filled millions of prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked legitimate medical purposes. […]

In West Virginia, employees are not entitled to compensation for the portion of an injury that is the result of pre-existing conditions. One case shows why it’s important for employers to ensure that at least […]

In advance of the CLM Focus Conference coming up Feb. 11-12, we're presenting a series of conference-preview pieces to better understand what the sessions will offer and why they're relevant to the workers' compensation industry. Today, we […]

Labor Landscape  American consumers are frantically searching for plumbers, electricians and welders. And Gen Z, dubbed the toolbelt generation, is answering the call. Long beset by a labor crunch, the skilled trades are now appealing […]

The Purdue Pharma settlement has taken another pivotal turn, with a newly negotiated agreement bringing the Sackler family's financial contribution to $7.4 billion. This updated resolution follows the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of a prior […]

In workers' compensation, the words we use matter. Language shapes perceptions, impacts emotions, and can influence outcomes meaningfully. The terms "compensable" and "non-compensable" are integral to the workers' compensation process, defining whether an injury falls […]

Courts and hearing officers may consider a variety of factors in determining whether an employee is permanently disabled because of a workplace injury. A case involving a farm and home goods store in Shelbyville, Ky. […]