Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Stuart, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Just about everyone probably knows an embarrassing story or two about making unintentional use of the “reply all” button on email. But even more than having to offer up a mea […]

Plano, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) - Two men were arrested last week for attacking a Hooters manager with a pipe, as incidents of violent attacks against restaurant workers continue across the country.  Officials said police arrested Jeremiah […]

Kansas City, MO (WorkersCompensation.com) - Authorities are investigating several attacks on delivery and postal workers across the country this week, including one where a delivery driver is thought to have been killed by dogs.  Ray […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – While statistics showed that telehealth visits during the pandemic accounted for as much as 69 percent of all doctor’s visits, some studies suggested that not all patients and providers had the […]

Generally, only employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Independent contractors are not. The line between employee status and IC status is a blurry one. It can be particularly difficult when it comes to truck […]

Setting goals is a core competency workers' compensation case managers apply to every case they work. Setting and achieving those goals allows the case manager to prove their value to the injured worker, the employer, […]

St. Cloud, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) - A Minnesota man has been charged with second degree murder after officials said he shot a co-worker who told him to leave her alone.  Michael J. Carpenter, 36, was arrested […]

Houston, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – One of the best things a company can do to avoid FMLA interference and retaliation claims is to document performance problems and policy violations when they happen. As one case shows, […]