Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

When an injury occurs in the workplace, how the organization, including its leaders, responds sets the tone for the injured worker's recovery and the effectiveness of the overall workers' compensation program. Timely and accurate reporting […]

New Haven, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) – The Connecticut Supreme Court recently addressed whether an employee may obtain workers’ compensation benefits for total incapacity that occurs after he retires. It was the first time the court addressed […]

Fullerton, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Nearly two dozen workers were injured after a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture warehouse, officials said. Officials with the Fullerton, Calif. Fire Department said dozens of people […]

Employers often view workers' compensation as a reactive process—something they deal with only after an injury occurs. However, it's crucial to understand that employers play a significant role in managing claims once an injury occurs. […]

What Do You Think? Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Whether a worker is a traveling employee and thus possibly entitled to benefits from a car accident that occurred on the way to work hinges on various factors. […]

Harlem, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A postal worker is dead after being attacked over a spot in line in a Harlem deli. It was the third murder in New York City in 2025, and it’s only […]

Workers' compensation is no exception in an era where data influences nearly every aspect of business operations. Data-driven decision-making (DDDM) offers a pathway to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and better support injured employees throughout their […]

Case File A contractor did what it was supposed to under workers' compensation law in Mississippi to make sure its subcontractor provided workers' compensation benefits, so when the subcontractor's owner opted out of coverage, he […]