Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Springfield, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Even when a disease seems a typical result of a particular occupation, it’s usually the medical records that have the final say. The coal miner with cardiovascular issues in Jackson v. […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Younger physicians are earning more but are less likely to choose medicine again, according to the recent Young Physician Compensation Report from Medscape. Medscape’s compensation salary was released from October 5th […]

Glendale Heights, IL (WorkersCompenstaion.Com)—Just because a worker signs a contract that labels him “independent contractor” doesn’t mean he is one. As illustrated by a case involving a company that hired a man to clean gutters, […]

Tacoma, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- As in other states, anyone looking to appeal a workers' compensation decision in the state of Washington has steps to follow. So what exactly are the rules when a petitioner wants […]

Trenton, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- A company can open itself up to worker’s compensation liability when it requires an off-premises worker to drive to the office in the morning before going to a jobsite. That’s what […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The Standards of Practice for Case Management were developed in 1995 by the Case Management Society of America and have been updated every five years to keep up with the changing […]

Ogden, UT (WorkersCompenstaion.com) — While a supervisor’s off-the-cuff negative statements about medical leave could help show retaliation, the supervisor’s actions can speak even louder. That was the case in Daimaru v. Wayfair, LLC, 2:21-cv-00660-JNP-CMR (D. […]

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) - The U.S. Department of Labor announced in late September it had awarded $11.7 million in grants to support worker and employer education to make workplaces safer and healthier.  The grant funding […]