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Supporting Employee Mental Health in a Remote Work Era: Lessons for Workers’ Compensation 
Supporting Employee Mental Health in a Remote Work Era: Lessons for Workers’ Compensation 

HR Homeroom The COVID-19 pandemic redefined workplaces globally, accelerating a shift to remote and hybrid work environments. We are approaching 2025, almost five years since organizations were rocked by a pivotal trajectory, changing everything we […]
N.J. Top Court Applies Exclusive Remedy Rule, Policy Language to Find No Duty to Defend
N.J. Top Court Applies Exclusive Remedy Rule, Policy Language to Find No Duty to Defend

Case File The Garden State's exclusive remedy rule along with policy language prevented a contractor from enforcing a duty to defend against its insurer. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the […]
Series Wrap-Up: Building a Strong Workers’ Compensation Foundation 
Series Wrap-Up: Building a Strong Workers’ Compensation Foundation 

As we conclude Series 1: Pre-Injury – Building a Strong Workers’ Compensation Foundation as part of our Workers’ Compensation Roadmap Series, it is evident that proactive planning and preparation are at the heart of a successful […]
Could Arkansas Food Worker Reopen Stale WC Claim?
Could Arkansas Food Worker Reopen Stale WC Claim?

What Do You Think? Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Arizona, when an ALJ denies a claimant’s request to reopen a workers’ compensation case, the claimant has 90 days to challenge that decision. One case illustrates […]
Cultivating Employee Wellness Programs: Supporting Health and Reducing Workplace Injuries 
Cultivating Employee Wellness Programs: Supporting Health and Reducing Workplace Injuries 

Employee wellness programs are essential to a proactive workers' compensation strategy. These programs reduce workplace injuries, foster resilience, and contribute to a healthier, more engaged workforce by addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Wellness initiatives […]
Documenting Pre-Injury Processes: Building Accountability and Preparedness for Workers’ Compensation Success 
Documenting Pre-Injury Processes: Building Accountability and Preparedness for Workers’ Compensation Success 

Documentation is often seen as a mundane administrative task. Still, in the context of workers' compensation, it serves as the backbone of a proactive and effective program. A well-documented pre-injury process establishes accountability, ensures compliance, […]
Creating a Supportive Claims Management Process: Building Trust and Ensuring Recovery Success 
Creating a Supportive Claims Management Process: Building Trust and Ensuring Recovery Success 

When a workplace injury occurs, the claims management process becomes a pivotal experience for the injured worker. It is often the most significant interaction they have with their employer during their recovery journey, shaping their […]
Did La. Resident Become ‘Travelling Employee’ by Working at Ky. Jobsite?
Did La. Resident Become ‘Travelling Employee’ by Working at Ky. Jobsite?

Maysville, KY (WorkersCompensation.com). The “travelling employee” doctrine allows an employee, in some cases, to collect workers’ compensation benefits for injuries sustained away from the jobsite. A recent Kentucky Supreme Court ruling involving a construction foreman […]

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